Ultrasound-Guided Injections in the Lumbar and Sacral Spine
Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
; : 185-195, 2018.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-765615
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ABSTRACT
STUDY DESIGN:
Literature review.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 ANDMETHODS:
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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Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Posture
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Sacroiliac Joint
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Spine
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Fluoroscopy
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Ultrasonography
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Radiation Exposure
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Zygapophyseal Joint
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Injections, Intra-Articular
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Ligaments
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Methods
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Practice guideline
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article