Top-Ten Tips for Ultrasound-Guided Joint Injection

Abstract

Ultrasound-guided joint injection is more accurate than palpation-guided injection and performed more frequently. Joint injection is helpful for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes as well as for injecting contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography arthrography. Ultrasound-guided joint injection helps ensure intra-articular injection and minimizes injury to para-articular soft tissues.

Keywords

ultrasound - joint injection - diagnosis - therapy - musculoskeletal

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