Ultrasound-guided Bursal Injections

Overview

Journal Skeletal Radiol

Specialties Orthopedics
Radiology

Date 2022 Aug 25

PMID 36008730

Authors

Kevin C McGill

Rina Patel

David Chen

Nikki Okwelogu

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Abstract

The native bursa is a structure lined by synovium located adjacent to a joint which may serve to decrease friction between the tendons and overlying bone or skin. This extra-articular structure can become inflamed resulting in bursitis. Steroid injections have proven to be an effective method of treating bursal pathology in various anatomic locations. Performing these procedures requires a thorough understanding of relevant anatomy, proper technique, and expected outcomes. Ultrasound is a useful tool for pre procedure diagnostic evaluation and optimizing needle position during these procedures while avoiding adjacent structures. The purpose of this article is to review core principles of ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal procedures involving bursae throughout the upper and lower extremities.

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