POINT-OF-CARE MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND: A Comprehensive Textbook of Diagnostic Scanning, Guided Interventions, and Regenerative Medicine with AI and Portable Device Protocols

The first comprehensive point-of-care musculoskeletal ultrasound textbook that unifies diagnostic scanning, ultrasound-guided interventions, and regenerative medicine in a single clinician-focused volume. Written specifically for the non-radiologist practitioner who scans, diagnoses, and treats at the bedside, this 2026 edition delivers a complete protocol-driven approach to MSK ultrasound covering every major joint system, the spine, and peripheral nerves. Systematic scanning protocols, detailed sonographic anatomy, and extensive pathology discussion are illustrated with high-resolution imaging examples and narrated clinical videos throughout. Beyond diagnostics, this textbook goes where no competing reference does — providing step-by-step ultrasound-guided injection techniques for every anatomic region, advanced interventional procedures including percutaneous tenotomy and calcific barbotage, and a dedicated regenerative medicine section covering PRP, bone marrow aspirate concentrate, prolotherapy, and nerve hydrodissection protocols. AI-assisted imaging workflows and portable handheld device optimization are integrated throughout, reflecting how MSK ultrasound is actually practiced today.Systematic diagnostic scanning protocols for shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, hip and pelvis, knee, ankle and foot, spine, and peripheral nerves with transducer placement guidance, patient positioning, and structured checklists for each anatomic regionEssential anatomy of every joint including detailed anatomical illustrations, sonographic correlation, and normal variant recognition to build confident image interpretationMore than 100 narrated clinical videos demonstrating real-time scanning protocols, dynamic pathology assessment, ultrasound-guided injection techniques, and advanced interventional proceduresComplete ultrasound-guided injection protocols for upper extremity, lower extremity, and axial structures with needle selection, injectate pharmacology, in-plane and out-of-plane technique guidance, and complication managementAI-assisted musculoskeletal ultrasound workflows including FDA-cleared tools for automated structure detection, real-time scanning guidance, and standardized measurement — the first MSK ultrasound textbook to address artificial intelligence integrationPortable and handheld device optimization for MSK applications with device-specific protocols and practical techniques for maximizing image quality on compact platformsRegenerative medicine protocols with evidence-based PRP classification systems, ultrasound-guided biologic delivery techniques, and step-by-step nerve hydrodissection proceduresSpecialty applications in rheumatologic ultrasound including synovitis grading and erosion detection, sports medicine and sideline scanning protocols, and pediatric musculoskeletal assessmentCPT coding, documentation templates, and billing optimization strategies with medicolegal risk management guidance for point-of-care MSK ultrasound practiceCredentialing pathway guides for RMSK, RhMSUS, and ARDMS certification with program building frameworks for residency, fellowship, and continuing education curriculaSeven rapid-reference clinical appendices for point-of-care lookup including scanning protocol checklists, injection quick-reference tables, regenerative medicine protocols, normal sonographic measurement values, and portable device comparison tablesWritten for sports medicine physicians, physiatrists, rheumatologists, pain medicine specialists, orthopedic surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, physical therapists, and advanced practice providers. Equally valuable as a primary training textbook for residents, fellows, and program directors building MSK ultrasound curricula. Read more