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A Vascular Obstacle in Ultrasound-Guided Hip Joint Injection.

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|August 2, 2018
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Summary
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Ultrasound-guided hip injections carry a risk of lateral circumflex femoral artery (LCFA) injury. Routine Doppler use is recommended to identify and avoid the LCFA during these procedures.

Keywords:
Diagnostic imaginghipintra-articular injectionsradiologyultrasonography

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Area of Science:

  • Musculoskeletal imaging
  • Vascular anatomy
  • Interventional procedures

Background:

  • Ultrasound-guided hip injections are common for intra-articular treatments.
  • The lateral circumflex femoral artery (LCFA) is a potential risk during these procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the risk of LCFA injury during ultrasound-guided hip injections.
  • To assess the utility of Doppler in identifying LCFA proximity during simulated procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Cadaveric dissections to assess needle proximity to LCFA.
  • Simulation of hip injections on live ultrasound with trajectory planning and Doppler assessment.
  • Survey of rheumatologists on Doppler use and reported vascular complications.

Main Results:

  • One of four cadavers showed direct needle contact with the LCFA.
  • Simulated trajectories crossed the LCFA signal in 22% of cases, with a mean minimal distance of 4 mm.
  • 24% of surveyed physicians do not routinely use Doppler, and 16% are aware of related vascular complications.

Conclusions:

  • A significant risk of LCFA injury exists during ultrasound-guided hip injections.
  • Routine utilization of Doppler ultrasound is advised to enhance safety and prevent vascular complications.