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Ultrasound Guıded Multisıte Injectıon Technıque in the Treatment of Frozen Shoulder
Emre Koraman1, Ismail Turkmen2, Esat Uygur2
1Istanbul Tuzla State Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Istanbul, Turkey.
Arthroscopy Techniques
|October 31, 2022
Summary
Ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injections offer an effective treatment for frozen shoulder (FS). This technique precisely targets key shoulder structures, improving patient outcomes for this debilitating condition.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Radiology
- Pain Management
Background:
- Frozen shoulder (FS) significantly impacts patients' quality of life.
- Corticosteroid injections are a primary treatment for FS.
- Ultrasound (USG) enhances injection accuracy by visualizing anatomy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel USG-guided injection technique for FS.
- To target specific shoulder structures including the glenohumeral joint, capsule, subacromial space, biceps tendon sheath, and coracohumeral ligament.
Main Methods:
- A four-site injection protocol using USG guidance was developed.
- The technique focuses on precise needle placement within the shoulder.
Main Results:
- The described USG-guided technique allows for accurate targeting of multiple shoulder structures relevant to FS.
- This method provides a detailed approach for clinicians treating frozen shoulder.
Conclusions:
- USG-guided injections represent an effective and accurate method for treating frozen shoulder.
- This technique offers a comprehensive approach to target key anatomical areas affected by FS.
