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Domenico Romeo1, Maria Pilar Aparisi Gómez2, Paolo Spinnato3
1Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Ospedale Santo Spirito, Azienda Sanitaria Locale di Alessandria (AL), Italy.
Radiologic Clinics of North America
|August 3, 2026
Summary
This guide details evidence-based ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injections. It covers techniques for precision, safety, and effectiveness in various anatomic regions, aiming to improve patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Medical imaging
- Interventional procedures
Background:
- Ultrasound guidance is increasingly vital for musculoskeletal interventions.
- Standardized techniques are needed to optimize procedural outcomes.
- Evidence-based strategies enhance precision, safety, and efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize practical, evidence-based strategies for ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal interventions.
- To highlight technical aspects influencing procedural precision, safety, and effectiveness.
- To provide guidance on patient selection, preparation, and management of complications.
Main Methods:
- Review of practical and evidence-based strategies.
- Discussion of technical aspects for various anatomic regions (e.g., small joints, spine, sacroiliac joint, calcific tendinopathy).
- Inclusion of patient selection, informed consent, aseptic preparation, equipment setup, and needle visualization.
Main Results:
- Integration of anatomic expertise, real-time sonographic guidance, and standardized techniques are crucial.
- Attention to procedural pitfalls and complication management is addressed.
- The role of rehabilitation post-intervention is considered.
Conclusions:
- Standardized ultrasound-guided techniques improve reproducibility and minimize complications.
- Optimizing procedural precision, safety, and therapeutic effectiveness is achievable.
- This approach enhances everyday musculoskeletal interventional practice.
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