Product Description
This practical, illustrated guide covers the use and technique of injecting joints for the relief of musculoskeletal pain and inflammation. Introductory chapters deal with the effects of corticosteroids and local anaesthetics and their uses; safety procedures which should be observed when using these products for injection and guidelines to safe injection techniques. The bulk of the book deals with the technique of injection joint by joint. The text is laid out so that each page of text describing the technique is matched by a facing page of illustrations illustrating the procedure. For each joint there is a 4 colour line drawing of the anatomy of the joint and a full colour photograph showing the surface anatomy position for injection. The actual technique of giving the injection and location the correct anatomical position for the insertion of the needle is demonstrated and explained on the CDRom.The book features: Step by step guide to injection techniquesHighly illustrated: 4 colour line drawings and full colour photographs showing the area for needle insertion and the correct position for the needleLayout allows text and relevant illustrations to be on facing pagesCanadian binding with PPC cover combines protective cover with ability to lie the text flat for easy referralIncludes essential information on the substances to be injectedAdopts the latest guidelines for the safety of the procedureRelevant to a wide range of practitioners who have to deal with the management of swollen and painful joints particularly in relation to sports and overuse injuriesWritten by two highly experienced practitioners who also have many years of experience in teaching the techniqueMain author was key player in defining the guidelines for safe practice. The CDRom features: An introduction by the authorDemonstrations of 21 upper limb injections (plus 7 clips using bones to show the correct anatomical location for the injection)Demonstrations of 27 lower limb injections (plus 7 clips using bones to show correct anatomical location for the injection)Demonstrations of 7 spinal/advanced techniques (with 5 clips using bones to show anatomical location for the injection)Demonstrations of two real injections (ie not using a sheathed needle).

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 2 reviews)

injection techniques by K. States

5 Stars
May 01, 2008
I found the book to be very detailed and it is what I needed in the clinical setting to help me with my technique. It is a very informative book. Everyone who practices should have it as a good reference book.

Good Value by Edward Negovetich

4 Stars
January 03, 2007
Improved from the previous edition. Better pictures. Good, concise book for nearly all of your typical office injections. Can't beat the price.

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