Abstract
Ultrasound has several advantages over fluoroscopy which include the ability to visualize superficial cervical structures, avoid critical blood vessels, and visualize nerves. Ultrasound may be used to facilitate needle placement and can be combined with fluoroscopy to confirm contrast patterns. This can improve speed, safety, and the accuracy of an injection while decreasing radiation exposure. The main limitation of ultrasound is its inability to image through bone, which is why most spinal injections are performed with fluoroscopic guidance. It should be noted that these are more advanced injections and should be performed after sufficient practice and supervision.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Musculoskeletal Ultrasound-Guided Regenerative Medicine |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 397-415 |
Number of pages | 19 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030982560 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030982553 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
Keywords
- Caudal injection
- Cervical medial branch blocks
- Cervical spinal nerves
- Cervical zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lumbar medial branch blocks
- Lumbar spinal nerves
- Lumbar zygapophyseal joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint injection
- Spinal procedures
- Stellate ganglion block
- Ultrasound-guided injection
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
- General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
- General Health Professions