Ultrasound-Guided Injections in the Lumbar and Sacral Spine
Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
;
: 185-195, 2018.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-915638
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#Ultrasound-guided injections are a common clinical treatment for lower lumbosacral pain that are usually performed before surgical treatment if conservative treatment fails. The aim of this article was to review ultrasound-guided injections in the lumbar and sacral spine.SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW Ultrasound-guided injections, unlike conventional interventions using computed tomography or C-arm fluoroscopy, can be performed under simultaneous observation of muscles, ligaments, vessels, and nerves. Additionally, they have no radiation exposure and do not require a large space for the installation of equipment, so they are increasingly selected as an alternative method.@*MATERIALS AND METHODS@#We searched for and reviewed studies related to the use of ultrasound-guided injections in the lumbar and sacral spine.@*RESULTS@#In order to perform accurate ultrasound-guided injections, it is necessary to understand the patient's posture during the intervention, the relevant anatomy, and normal and abnormal ultrasonographic findings. Facet joint intra-articular injections, medial branch block, epidural block, selective nerve root block, and sacroiliac joint injections can be effectively performed under ultrasound guidance.@*CONCLUSIONS@#Ultrasound-guided injections in the lumbar and sacral spine are an efficient method for treating lumbosacral pain.
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Type of study:
Practice guideline
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
Year:
2018
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Article
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