Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis

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14 Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis Matthew T. Santa Barbara and Eric R. Helm ♦ Background and Indications • Approximately 40% of individuals diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis may experience prolonged immobility…

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Evaluation of Distal Biceps

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11 Evaluation of Distal Biceps Andrew C. Cordle Anterior Approach ♦ Setup • The patient is seated in a chair with the arm placed on a table between the operator…

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Appearance of Common Masses

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16 Appearance of Common Masses Aaron J. Wyse ♦Common Solid Neoplasms in the Hand and Wrist Giant Cell Tumor of the Tendon Sheath • A giant cell tumor of the…

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Basic Tenets of Upper Extremity Ultrasound

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1 Basic Tenets of Upper Extremity Ultrasound Carol L. Andrews and Andrew C. Cordle The ultrasound transducer (probe) contains piezoelectric crystals that generate highpitched sound waves (Fig. 1.1) and transmits…

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Shoulder Examination

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12 Shoulder Examination Kevin Kruse ♦ Setup • The patient should be seated on a rotating stool facing the ultrasound screen. • The examiner stands behind the patient so that…

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Evaluation of Wrist Joints

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7 Evaluation of Wrist Joints Angel Checa Ultrasonography is a suitable imaging modality to evaluate wrist joints. Ultrasound exploration of the wrist is very helpful in the detection of synovitis,…

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