Main description:

An intra-articular injection is a procedure used in the treatment of inflammatory joint conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, tendinitis, bursitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and occasionally osteoarthritis.

The new edition of this book has been fully revised to provide orthopaedic surgeons with the latest techniques and drugs used in intra-articular injections.

Beginning with an overview of injection techniques, frequency of administration, indications and contraindications, the following chapters explain injections for different joints in the body, including elbow, shoulder, wrist, knee, hip and many more. A complete chapter covers the facial region.

The third edition includes new chapters on acupuncture and yoga.

Key points

Fully revised, third edition covering latest techniques and drugs in intra-articular injections
Covers injections in many different joints of the body
Features new chapters on acupuncture and yoga
Previous edition (9788180615375) published in 2005

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