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Intro
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
Contributors
1: Introduction
2: Understanding Accreditation and Certification in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
What Is the Difference Between Accreditation and Certification for Musculoskeletal Ultrasound?
Accreditation
Certification
What Organizations Have Set Up a System for Accreditation and Certification?
Accreditation
Certification
What Are the Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Ultrasound Practices?
What Are the AIUM Practice Guidelines for the Performance of the Musculoskeletal Examination?

What Are the Current AIUM Training Guidelines for Physicians Who Evaluate and Interpret Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Exams?
Continuing Medical Education
What Are the Case Study Submission Requirements for AIUM Certification?
How Much Will Accreditation and Certification Approximately Cost?
Do I Need to Get Certified for Payment from Insurance Companies?
Do Accreditation and Certification Bodies Handle Diagnostic Ultrasound and Ultrasound for Needle Guidance Procedures Differently?
Suggested Reading
3: Choosing Ultrasound Equipment
Introduction

Console vs. Portable vs. Tablet/Smartphone
Transducer Choices
System Features: "Bells and Whistles"
Warranties and Extended Service Contracts
Transducer Care and Cleaning
Summary
Reference
4: Knobology
The Machine
Mode
Doppler Mode
Color Doppler
Pulsed Wave or Duplex Doppler
Power Doppler
Frequency
Image Balance
Gain
Time Gain Compensation
Depth
Focal Zones
Documenting the Examination
Text
Measurements
Initial Steps
Clinical Exercise
Suggested Reading
5: Tissue Scanning
Ultrasound Equipment
Anatomic Terminology

Ultrasound Terminology
Technical Aspects of Ultrasound Image Acquisition
Probe Handling
Probe Coupling Agents
Gel
Standoff Pad
Probe Orientation to the Patient
Probe Axis to the Imaged Structure
Probe Manipulations
Focusing/Knobology
Ultrasound Imaging Artifact
Anisotropy
Acoustic Shadowing
Acoustic Enhancement
Reverberation Artifact
Refraction Artifact
Ultrasound Imaging of Normal Tissue
Skeletal Muscle
Tendons
Ligaments
Fascia
Subcutaneous Tissue
Cortical Bone
Peripheral Nerves
Bursa
Articular Cartilage

Advanced Ultrasound Techniques
Sono-palpation
Stress Views
Dynamic Views
Split-Screen Comparison
Clinical Exercise
Suggested Reading
6: Hand and Fingers
Approach to the Joint
Probe, Machine Setting, and Technique
Common Pathologic Conditions
Extensor Tendon Tear, Extensor Avulsion Fracture/Mallet Finger
Central Slip Tear/Boutonniere Deformity
Flexor Tendon Tear/Jersey Finger
Volar Plate Injury
Tenosynovitis
Annular Pulley Tear/Climber's Finger
A1 Pulley Thickening/Trigger Finger
MCP/IP Joint Arthritis
First CMC Joint Arthritis

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