Waldman’s Comprehensive Atlas of Diagnostic Ultrasound of Painful Conditions

Waldman’s Comprehensive Atlas of Diagnostic Ultrasound of Painful Conditions
by Steven D. Waldman, MD, JD

📘 Overview

This authoritative reference is designed for clinicians and healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their diagnostic accuracy using ultrasound imaging for musculoskeletal and soft tissue conditions. Authored by Dr. Steven D. Waldman, a renowned expert in pain management and diagnostic imaging, this atlas provides a comprehensive guide to the use of ultrasound in evaluating and treating painful conditions.

🔑 Key Features

• Extensive Coverage: The book encompasses a wide range of anatomical regions, including the head, neck, shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand, chest wall, trunk, abdomen, low back, hip, pelvis, knee, lower extremity, and foot.

• High-Quality Visuals: Features nearly 2,000 full-color line drawings, clinical photographs, and clearly labeled ultrasound images depicting both common and uncommon pathologic conditions encountered in clinical practice. Clinical Insights: Each chapter highlights anatomic considerations, physical diagnostic tests, clinical correlates, ultrasound techniques, and clinical pearls, providing a holistic approach to patient evaluation.

• User-Friendly Format: Written in a clear, concise, and easy-to-read style, the book serves as a practical “how-to-do-it” guide, making complex concepts accessible to clinicians at all levels.

• Interactive eBook Access: The print edition is bundled with an interactive eBook that can be downloaded to tablets and smartphones or accessed online. The eBook includes enhanced navigation, powerful search tools, cross-linked pages, highlighting features, note-taking capabilities, and quick reference tabbing for efficient study and practice.

🩺 Specialty Focus

• Primary Specialty: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

• Relevant Disciplines: Radiology, Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Rheumatology, Pain Management

• Imaging Modality: Ultrasound (Sonography)

📝 Summary

Dr. Steven D. Waldman’s Waldman’s Comprehensive Atlas of Diagnostic Ultrasound of Painful Conditions is an indispensable resource for clinicians aiming to master the use of ultrasound in diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal and soft tissue disorders. With its extensive visual content, detailed clinical insights, and user-friendly format, this atlas serves as both an educational tool and a practical guide for everyday clinical practice.

👤 Author

Steven D. Waldman, MD, JD
Dr. Waldman is a distinguished expert in pain management and diagnostic imaging, with extensive experience in musculoskeletal ultrasound. He has authored numerous textbooks and articles, contributing significantly to the field of diagnostic imaging.