Abstract Using ultrasound, the glenohumeral (GH) joint can be accessed from either an anterior or posterior approach. The posterior approach, medial to lateral, described in this chapter, can prevent injury…
Abstract Glenohumeral joint injections can be used for diagnosing intraarticular sources of pain (e.g., labral tears, degenerative joint disease), performing capsular distention for adhesive capsulitis, delivering contrast prior to magnetic…
Abstract The subacromial–subdeltoid bursa (SASDB) can be well visualized with the transducer placed over the lateral aspect of the shoulder with the supraspinatus tendon and acromion in the field of…
Abstract The atlantooccipital (AO) joints uniquely connect the cervical spine (C1, the atlas) to the occiput base. AO joints are condyloid joints. Unlike the lower cervical segments, AO joints lack…
Abstract The atlantoaxial joints are the paired articulations between the inferior articulating processes of the atlas and the superior articulating processes of the axis. These joints are primarily responsible for…
Abstract Cervical radiofrequency neurotomy (i.e., denervation) (RFN) is typically performed after significant pain relief is documented with diagnostic medial branch blocks (MBB). The approach to cervical radiofrequency ablation is posterior….
Abstract The greater occipital nerve (GON) is the main sensory nerve to the occipital area and has been associated with various pain syndromes such as occipital neuralgia, cervicogenic headaches, and…
Abstract Cervical facet zygapophysial (facet) joint (Z-joint) nerves (medial branches) can be safely, effectively, and efficiently accessed with ultrasound (US) guidance by an experienced interventionalist. The structures involved are relatively…
Abstract This chapter describes the lateral approach to fluoroscopically guided cervical medial branch injection. The cervical Z-joints are a well-documented source of acute and chronic neck pain. Symptomatic cervical Z-joints…
Note: Please see pages ii , iii for a list of anatomic terms/abbreviations used throughout this book. Fig. 30H.1 Illustration of an idealized cervical spine showing the variable course of…
