Hip Injection Techniques
Ultrasound Guided Joint Femoroacetabular Key Points • The accuracy of ultrasound-guided intra-articular (IA) hip injections is 97%–100% in the literature. Pertinent Anatomy • The hip joint is a ball and…
Rehabilitation Principles for Interventional Orthopedics and Orthobiologics
Background Key Points • The effects of prehabilitation in preparation for and rehabilitation after interventional orthopedic procedures have received little attention in the literature. • Exercise is a cornerstone of…
Ankle Region Injection Techniques
Joint Injections Tibiotalar Joint Injection Key Points • Use of a high-frequency small footprint linear ultrasound transducer, like the “hockey stick,” is recommended for all ankle region and joint injections….
Foot Injection Techniques
Foot Ultrasound Introduction Ultrasound (US) has emerged as a valuable imaging modality for addressing many foot disorders and allows a more precise approach to intra-articular and soft tissue injections. US-guided…
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…
