This book presents the major advances and technological updates in diagnostic ultrasound procedures, focusing on the principal technological aspects and multiple exam procedures for the pertinent anatomy, both under basal conditions and using Doppler techniques.

It offers a comprehensive and precise evaluation of the ultrasound semiotics of the musculoskeletal apparatus, with descriptions of numerous rheumatic and orthopedic disease patterns. It also discusses in detail the vital role of ultrasound in monitoring chronic inflammatory joint disease during therapy, and brand-new highly sensitive Doppler techniques.

In view of the tremendous impact of ultrasound-guided interventional procedures on the management of drug delivery in a musculoskeletal setting, the book also includes a chapter on the practical aspects of performing US-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Providing outstanding diagrams, dynamic images and videos to guide readers, it is a valuableresource for radiologists and clinicians (rheumatologists, orthopedists, physiatrists and anesthesiologists) with different levels of experience - ranging from physicians in training to those who already perform US examinations and US-guided procedures.

1. Osseous and cartilagineous surface

2. Synovial spaces
3. Tendons and ligaments
4. Muscles
5. Peripheral nerves
6. Dermis and Hypodermis
7. Osteoarthritis
8. Rheumatoid arthritis
9. Seronegative spondyloarthritis.-10. Crystal-related arthropathies
11. Connective tissue disorders
12. Metabolic diseases
13. Synovial osteochondromatosis
14. Pigmented villonodular synovitis
15. Shoulder calcific tendinitis
16  Frozen shoulder
17. Septic arthritis
18. Hemophiliac arthropathy,- 19. Bone trauma
20. Muscle injury
21. Tendon
22. Superficial interosseous ligament injury
23. Peripheral entrapment neuropathies
24. Bone fracture healing
25. Tendon and muscle rupture repair
26. Therapy efficacy evaluation in synovitis
27. Introduction
28. Joint and bursal infiltration
29. Tendon infiltrative and regenerative treatments
30. Calcific tendinitis treatment
31. Peripheral nerve block
32. Fluid collection evacuation.