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American Family Physician
December 1, 2002
Cardone & Tallia |
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injection of the Elbow Region Joint injection of the elbow is a useful diagnostic and therapeutic tool for the family physician. In this article, the injection procedures for the elbow joint, medial and lateral epicondylitis, and olecranon bursitis are reviewed.   |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2003
Tallia & Cardone |
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injection of the Ankle and Foot Joint and soft tissue injection of the ankle and foot region is a useful diagnostic and therapeutic tool for the family physician. This article reviews the injection procedure for the plantar fascia, ankle joint, tarsal tunnel, interdigital space, and first metatarsophalangeal joint. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2003
Cardone & Tallia |
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injection of the Hip and Knee Joint injection of the hip and knee regions is a useful diagnostic and therapeutic tool for the family physician. In this article, the injection procedure for the greater trochanteric bursa, the knee joint, the pes anserine bursa, the iliotibial band, and the prepatellar bursa is reviewed. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2003
Tallia et al. |
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injection of the Shoulder Region The shoulder is the site of multiple injuries and inflammatory conditions that lend themselves to diagnostic and therapeutic injection. This article covers the anatomy, pathology, diagnosis, and injection technique of common sites in which this skill is applicable. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2003
Anthony J. Viera |
Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome, the most common focal peripheral neuropathy, results from compression of the median nerve at the wrist. The syndrome affects an estimated 3 percent of adult Americans and is approximately three times more common in women than in men. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2002
Dennis A. Cardone & Alfred F. Tallia |
Joint and Soft Tissue Injection In this overview, the indications, contraindications, potential side effects, timing, proper technique, necessary materials, pharmaceuticals used and their actions, and post-procedure care of patients are presented. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2004 |
Regional Anesthesia for Office Procedures: Part II. Extremity and Inguinal Area Surgeries Anesthesia procedures for extremety snd inguinal area surgeries. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2004
Daniels, Zook, & Lynch |
Hand and Wrist Injuries:Part I. Nonemergent Evaluation Diagnosis of upper extremity injuries depends on knowledge of basic anatomy and biomechanics of the hand and wrist. This article reviews an anatomic-based examination of the hand and wrist, allowing a quick evaluation of a patient in a nonemergent setting. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2002
Thomas J. Zuber |
Knee Joint Aspiration and Injection Knee joint aspiration and injection are performed to aid in diagnosis and treatment of knee joint diseases. The knee joint is the most common and the easiest joint for the physician to aspirate. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2005
Forman, Forman & Rose |
A Clinical Approach to Diagnosing Wrist Pain Primary care physicians often are the first to evaluate and treat a patient with wrist pain. A detailed history alone may lead to a specific diagnosis in approximately 70% of patients who have wrist pain. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2002
David J. Alvarez |
Trigger Points: Diagnosis and Management Trigger points are discrete, focal, hyperirritable spots located in a taut band of skeletal muscle. They produce pain locally and in a referred pattern and often accompany chronic musculoskeletal disorders... |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2006
Leggit & Meko |
Acute Finger Injuries: Part II. Fractures, Dislocations, and Thumb Injuries Family physicians can treat most finger fractures and dislocations, but when necessary, prompt referral to an orthopedic or hand surgeon is important to maximize future function. Examination includes radiography and physical examination to detect fractures. |
Nursing
August 2011
Sandra C. Voda |
Bad breaks: A nurse's guide to distal radius fractures The most common upper extremity fracture, distal radius fracture accounts for an estimated 17% of fractures treated in the United States emergency departments and 16% of all fractures treated by orthopedic surgeons. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2002 |
Joint Aspiration and Injection What is knee joint aspiration and injection?... How is the procedure performed?... Are there risks with needle aspiration and injection?... If I had a large amount of fluid removed from the joint, can it come back?... |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2006
Leggit & Meko |
Acute Finger Injuries: Part I. Tendons and Ligaments A basic understanding of the complex anatomy of the finger and of common tendon and ligament injury mechanisms can help physicians properly diagnose and treat finger injuries. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2004
Daniels, Zook, & Lynch |
Hand and Wrist Injuries: Part II. Emergent Evaluation The emergent evaluation, triage, and stabilization of hand and wrist injuries. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2002 |
Joint and Soft Tissue Injection What is a joint and soft tissue injection?... What will I feel during the injection?... What should I do after the procedure?... What should I expect after the procedure?... |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2000
Dennis Y. Wen |
Intra-articular Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis ...Osteoarthritis is characterized by a loss of articular cartilage, which has a highly limited capacity to heal itself. Viscosupplementation is a newly available option for patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis that involves a series of intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid.... |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2003
Dwayne C. Clark |
Common Acute Hand Infections Hand infections can result in significant morbidity if not appropriately diagnosed and treated. Host factors, location, and circumstances of the infection are important guides to initial treatment strategies. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2001
Thomas J. Zuber |
Office Management of Digital Mucous Cysts Digital mucous cysts are solitary, clear, or flesh-colored nodules that develop on the dorsal digits between the distal interphalangeal joint and the proximal nail fold... |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2005
Wilson & Best |
Common Overuse Tendon Problems: A Review and Recommendations for Treatment Distinguishing tendinopathy from tendonitis and recommendations on appropriate treatments. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2001
Swagerty & Hellinger |
Radiographic Assessment of Osteoarthritis Worldwide, osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and it is among the most prevalent and disabling chronic conditions in the United States. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2003 |
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome What is carpal tunnel syndrome?... What are some symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?... How does my doctor know that I have carpal tunnel syndrome?... How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated?... What is carpal tunnel release surgery?... etc. |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2002
Michael F. Mazzone |
Common Conditions of the Achilles Tendon The Achilles tendon, the largest tendon in the body, is vulnerable to injury because of its limited blood supply and the combination of forces to which it is subjected... |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2005
Rindfleisch & Muller |
Diagnosis and Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common inflammatory arthritis, affecting 0.8 percent of the adult population worldwide. It is a lifelong disease, although patients can go into remission. Physicians must be aware of common comorbidities. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2004
Gohar A. Salam |
Regional Anesthesia for Office Procedures: Part I. Head and Neck Surgeries Although local anesthesia usually is used in surgical procedures, field or nerve blocks can provide more effective anesthesia in some situations. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2002
Suriti Kundu |
Principles of Office Anesthesia: Part I. Infiltrative Anesthesia The use of effective analgesia is vital for any office procedure in which pain may be inflicted. Infiltrative anesthetics are frequently chosen because of their proven safety record, low cost, ease of storage, widespread availability, and rapid onset of action. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2003
Lucas & Cone |
Breast Cyst Aspiration The breast mass is a clinical problem commonly encountered by family physicians. Fine-needle and core biopsy techniques require training and cytopathologist support. In contrast, breast cyst aspiration using a 21- or 22-gauge needle is a simple, cost-effective, minimally invasive procedure. |
AskMen.com
Dustin Driver |
4 Commonly Ignored Men's Health Issues Some silent ailments can cause big health problems, and some are certified killers. Keep an eye on these health problems and they won't get the best of you. |
PC Magazine
November 16, 2004
Kyle Monson |
MouseBean Wrist pain is a computer user's nightmare. This product squelches the soreness and protects from carpal tunnel syndrome. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2002
Thomas J. Zuber |
Minimal Excision Technique for Epidermoid (Sebaceous) Cysts Epidermoid cysts are asymptomatic, dome-shaped lesions that often arise from a ruptured pilosebaceous follicle. The minimal excision technique for epidermoid cyst removal is less invasive than complete surgical excision and does not require suture closure... |
Health
August 2006
Eric Steinmehl |
Help for Hurting Hands Chances are, that achy feeling is nothing serious. Here's how to find out and get better fast. |
