The new edition of the Ultrasound Primer in Orthopedics, Traumatology, and Rheumatology presents an up-to-date, practical short textbook for introducing ultrasound diagnostics. The reader first learns the correct approach for sonographic examination of soft tissues and joints. Following that, normal sonoanatomy is explained by comparing ultrasound images with anatomical sections. Numerous illustrations document normal and pathological findings, with simplified sketches accompanying the sonograms to assist beginners in orientation. This is a book that should always be kept next to the ultrasound machine. The successful short textbook for introducing ultrasound diagnostics is now current again! New in the second edition: - Color duplex sonography - Ultrasound of small joints - Additional cutting planes - Importance and documentation of sonography.