Download or read book A Practical Guide to Joint & Soft Tissue Injection & Aspiration written by James W. McNabb and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical illustrated guide explains the rationale and procedures for joint and soft tissue injections and aspirations. The book will enable primary care physicians to master these effective techniques for treating a variety of common musculoskeletal conditions. Coverage begins with general information on indications, contraindications, safety, local anesthesia, corticosteroids, viscosupplementation, equipment, technique, complications, aftercare, billing and coding, informed consent, and evidencebased practice. Subsequent sections detail techniques for treating specific disorders of the upper extremities, trunk, and lower extremities. Illustrations help the practitioner identify anatomic landmarks and demonstrate how to perform each technique. Appendices include a consent form and aftercare handout."