Lumbar Injection Techniques
Ultrasound-Guided Techniques Facet Joints Key Points • The facet joints (zygapophyseal or Z joints) can be targeted individually for isolated pathology or targeted in combination with treating other components of…
Ultrasound-Guided Release of the Transverse Carpal Ligament (Carpal Tunnel)
Abbreviations CSAcross-sectional area CTRcarpal tunnel release CTScarpal tunnel syndrome TCLtransverse carpal ligament TSZtransverse safe zone LAXlong-axis view USultrasound USCTRultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release USGultrasound guidance SAXshort axis Key Points • Ultrasound-guided…
Ultrasound-Guided Release of Trigger Finger and de Quervain Tenosynovitis
Ultrasound-Guided Trigger Finger Release at the First Annular (A1) Pulley Key Points • Compared to open surgery, releasing the A1 pulley under ultrasound guidance has a better safety profile with…
Principles of Perineural Injections
Ultrasound-Guided Perineural Injections Key Points • In-plane injections should be used for peripheral nerves because of the relative vulnerability of the target. • The image should be optimized for maximum…
Ultrasound-Guided Anterior and Lateral Compartment Fasciotomies for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Key Points • Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is characterized by pain and increased intra-compartmental pressure with exertion. • Ultrasound-guided (USG) fasciotomies have been described for the treatment of anterior…
Compartment Pressure Testing
Key Points • Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is a painful condition characterized by an increase in intracompartmental pressure (ICP) with exercise. • This is seen most commonly in the…
Shoulder InjectionTechniques
Ultrasound Guidance Glenohumeral Joint: Intra-Articular Key Points • Intra-articular ultrasound-guided injections can be done using the anterior rotator interval approach or posterior approach. The posterior technique avoids accidental neurovasculature injury…
High-Volume Ultrasound-Guided Capsular Distention for Adhesive Capsulitis
Key Points • Adhesive capsulitis occurs due to thickening and fibrosis of the coracohumeral ligament (CHL), glenohumeral ligament, rotator interval (RI), and axillary joint recess. • The condition is more…
Calcific Tendonitis Barbotage/Lavage
Key Points • Calcific tendonitis, or more appropriately tendinosis, of the rotator cuff is a relatively common cause of shoulder pain. Calcifications are usually self-limiting but can also be recurrent,…
Elbow Injection Techniques
Ultrasound Guided Joint Injections Key Points • Most injections can be accomplished using a high-frequency linear ultrasound transducer. • Ultrasound allows evaluation of the three elbow articulations (radiocapitellar, ulnotrochlear, and…
