Evaluating soft tissue, connective tissue, and neurovascular structures of the dorsal hand is made possible with ultrasound and now elevated with Sonosite’s new ultra-high frequency transducer: UHF 46-20 MHz. Join Daniel Shelton for Part 1 of the Diagnostic Hand Ultrasound Series: ‘Introduction to the Dorsal Hand’ to review superficial anatomy of the dorsal hand, the benefits of ultra-high frequency for detailed precision, and learn techniques that help enhance image clarity and distinguish tissue layers.
What You'll Learn
- To select the optimal transducer for imaging superficial structures of the dorsal hand.
- The applications and advantages of scanning the dorsal hand with ultra-high frequency.
- To apply transducer handling techniques to help enhance image clarity.
- Dynamic manoeuvres to help effectively distinguish tissue layers and planes.
- Benefits and limitations of hand ultrasound.
Daniel Shelton, RT(R) is the Director of Musculoskeletal Market Development for FUJIFILM Sonosite. Daniel spent 18 years as a dedicated musculoskeletal sonographer and 12 of those years have been here at Sonosite. He now leads musculoskeletal market development, where he works to spread the word about the benefits of point-of-care ultrasound.