Intra-Articular and Allied Injections

Description

In this third edition, besides updating the manuscript, here and there, small sections have been added on acupressure and yoga and the role of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections as the introductory knowledge.

Key features

• A unison of the o+rthopedician’s value, mission, and dedication
• Deals with the art of injection techniques into joint and other tissues accurately and precisely
• Illustrations clear the clouds of doubts which hover the doctor before adapting to this technique
• Adds topics on acupressure and yoga and the role of platelet-rich plasma ((PRP) injections
• Incorporates the uses of methylprednisolone acetate which has been replaced to hydrocortisone acetate and now it also advises the adaption of hyaluronic acid
• Develops skill to find an on-the-spot remedy for the patients who have been suffering from orthopaedic pain
• A perennial source of inspiration for those who wish to be successful in their respective profession
• Useful for the students of orthopaedics, interns, general surgeons, rheumatologists, acupuncture specialists and general practitioners.

Contents

Principles of Intra-articular and Allied Injections
How Frequently to Inject Conticosteroid?
How to Inject?
Indications of Corticosteroid Injection
Contraindications for Local Corticosteroid Therapy
Intra-articular Hyaluronic Acid
Methodology
Shoulder Joint
Elbow Joint
Wrist Joint
Hip Joint
Knee Joint
Ankle Joint and Foot
Spine, Peripheral Nerves, Sacro-iliac Joint
Facial Region
Joints around the Clavicle
Occipital Region
Complications of Intra-articular Injections
Role of Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection in Spasticity and Other Indications
Acupuncture
Reiki and Yoga

References
Index