Injection, Thumb: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
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Injection, Thumb: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
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Most Recently Shared on April 15, 2010 at 6:08 pm By:
Patients with De Quervain tenosnovitis may be advised to have thumb injections. More information about the procedure. http://bit.ly/daIwyF
Nerve Block, Transvaginal Pudendal: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Blocking the pudendal nerve with injection of local anesthetic is used for vaginal deliveries and for minor surgeries of the vagina and perineum. Use of this nerve block for vaginal delivery was reported as early as 1916.” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on August 13, 2010 at 6:31 pm By:
Read eMedicine's new article Nerve Block, Transvaginal Pudendal: http://bit.ly/ctcRoQ
Transcutaneous Injection Laryngoplasty: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Glottal incompetence is a condition of weakened voice production. The incompetence derives from loss of air through the vocal folds during phonation. Affected patients often report a weak breathy voice, decreased loudness, vocal fatigue, inability to produce ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 14, 2010 at 10:01 pm By:
eMedicine's new illustrated guide to transcutaneous injection laryngoplasty just published here: http://bit.ly/d0p81R
Joint Reduction, Thumb Dislocation: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Despite the inherent stability of the joints of the thumb, the vulnerable anatomic position of the first phalangis often subjects the joints to mechanical strain that leads to subluxation or dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and interphalangeal ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 7:34 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Joint reduction for thumb dislocation. Who may, or may not be a candidate. http://bit.ly/9w2DMV
Injection, Piriformis: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Piriformis syndrome is a common cause of buttock and posterior leg pain. Typically, the piriformis muscle becomes taught, tender, and contracted. This causes a deep aching sensation in the mid-gluteal region that is sometimes associated with pain ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 7:07 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Piriformis injections are sometimes recommended for those experiencing buttock and posterior leg pain. http://bit.ly/d7K6J2
Injection, Acromioclavicular Joint: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is a diarthrodial joint that joins the distal end of the clavicle with the acromion. It is surrounded by a joint capsule in which lies a meniscal disk. The AC ligaments, made up ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 7:05 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Athletes and active individuals may require acromioclavicular joint injections for AC injuries. Learn the indications. http://bit.ly/bkHNlf
Anesthesia, Topical: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Many options to deliver anesthesia have developed over the last several decades. Administration of topical anesthetics to control pain associated with procedures such as laceration repair may avoid the need for infiltrative local anesthesia injections and associated ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 6:58 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Topical anesthesia can control pain and is easily administered. What anesthetic options are available in topical form? http://bit.ly/aMJlfO
Shoulder Subacromial Injections: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Impingement syndrome and rotator cuff disorders are common causes of shoulder pain.1 These conditions are difficult to differentiate clinically. Both are chronic, painful conditions that result from inflammation, damage, or both to the structures that lie ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 3:31 am By:
Certain shoulder injuries may benefit from shoulder subacromial injections. Indications and contraindications. http://bit.ly/9r3FMx
Injection, Sacroiliac: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The sacroiliac (SI) joint can be a source of low back pain. Injection of this joint can be diagnostic or therapeutic. AnatomyThe sacroiliac articulation is an amphiarthrodial joint, formed between the auricular surfaces of the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 3:17 am By:
The sacroiliac joint can cause low back pain. Therapeutic or diagnostic injections may be needed in some patients. http://bit.ly/9sKmru
Arthrocentesis, Knee: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Arthrocentesis (synovial fluid aspiration) can be performed diagnostically (for identification of the etiology of acute arthritis) or therapeutically (for pain relief, drainage of septic effusion, or injection of medications).1, 2 The clinician performing the procedure should ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 3:09 am By:
Knee arthrocentesis is performed for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. What is it, and when is it performed? http://bit.ly/8XYeud
Steroid Injection, Carpal Tunnel: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a compressive focal mononeuropathy that is brought on by compression of the median nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel. Patients commonly experience pain, paresthesias, and weakness in the median nerve distribution. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 2:18 am By:
Certain patients with carpal tunnel syndrome may undergo steroid injections. Why might you need steroid injections? http://bit.ly/c6fvQb
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive, image-guided therapy used to relieve pain from a vertebral body fracture. It has been used for osteoporotic or malignant fractures. Initially, the major indication was treatment of spinal hemangiomas, as described in ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 12:28 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) usually involves percutaneous injection of a cement into the vertebral bodies. http://bit.ly/d9KJ0N
Splinting, Thumb Spica: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In general, splints are applied to decrease movement and provide support and comfort through stabilization of an injury.1 Splints are primarily used to secure nonemergent injuries to bones until they can be evaluated by a consultant ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 15, 2010 at 6:38 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Certain injuries require the use of a splint instead of a cast. What injuries might require a thumb splint? http://bit.ly/94tnse
Injection, Medial Epicondyle: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Medial epicondylitis of the elbow is a lesion of the common flexor tendon at the medial epicondyle (see image below).{{mediatitle:1446229_1}}{{media:1446229_1}}{{mediacaption:1446229_1}} Medial epicondylitis, also known as golfer's elbow, occurs primarily in golfers with faulty pull-through, in tennis players ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 15, 2010 at 6:06 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Has your doctor said you have 'golfer's elbow'? What is this condition, and what are the treatment options? http://bit.ly/csQOsp
Arthrocentesis, Shoulder: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Shoulder arthrocentesis can be performed diagnostically for identification of the etiology of acute arthritis or therapeutically for drainage of an effusion. Using the same technique, the joint can be injected therapeutically with corticosteroids, anesthetics, or both. The ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 15, 2010 at 6:01 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Shoulder arthrocentesis can be performed for diagnostic purposes. Here's why it may be ordered. http://bit.ly/b2Ydre
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