2018 Orthobiologics Surgical Skills Online-2 - US Principles and knobology by Douglas Hoffman, MD

2 - US Principles and knobology by Douglas Hoffman, MD

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of ultrasound in orthopedics and its role in delivering orthobiologics accurately to the target structure. The speaker starts with some basic ultrasound principles and explains how an ultrasound machine works. They emphasize the advantages of ultrasound in orthopedics, such as its ability to visualize specific structures and optimize image quality. The speaker also compares ultrasound to other imaging modalities like MRI, highlighting their respective advantages and disadvantages. They conclude by discussing the use of echogenicity and Doppler imaging in ultrasound and the different axes used to describe the imaging planes. The video aims to provide a basic understanding of ultrasound in orthopedics and its relevance in the field.

Keywords

ultrasound

orthopedics

orthobiologics

imaging modalities

echogenicity