Intra-articular & Allied Injections

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 pointsFully revised, third edition covering latest techniques and drugs in intra-articular injectionsCovers injections in many different joints of the bodyFeatures new chapters on acupuncture and yogaPrevious edition (9788180615375) published in 2005