Are you looking to learn or just starting to scan musculoskeletal ultrasound? Do you want to be able to do this with confidence and efficiency? While many great textbooks for MSKUS are available, these small volumes are handbooks, filling the gap between printed handouts and all-encompassing texts, designed on the concept of learning from the general to the specific. With a solid general knowledge foundation, confidence and expertise can be built. The Foundations Series combines an overview of anatomy and its sonographic appearance with a step-by-step walkthrough of an examination including transducer location and patient positioning, all in a format which can be kept next to the ultrasound system for easy access. Building confidence and expertise in performing an MSK ultrasound has never been so achievable. Being able to learn a new skill is always an advantage. In this book, Joseph S. Augustyn and John E. Persinger detail how to perform non-invasive and efficient musculoskeletal ultrasound of the elbow. Medical professionals must possess a 3D mental model of regional anatomy, recognize the structures on ultrasound, understand sonographic principles, and apply accepted protocols to complete the examination. In this book, you will learn: · Anatomy of the elbow · Sonoanatomy of the elbow structures (ultrasound appearance) · Patient and transducer positioning for each image required · Room and system set-up for ultrasound · General system functions and adjustments to improve the image Foundations of MSK Ultrasound Handbook is a great source for any medical professional; physician assistants, physical therapists, nurse practitioners, sonographers, physicians, medical students, and residents! Read this book and establish your Foundation in musculoskeletal ultrasounds!