Ultrasound Guided Injections

Ultrasound technology is a well-established radiology tool that allows physicians to perform image-guided soft tissue and joint injections without the use of ionizing radiation associated with x-ray or CT. Studies have noted enhanced patient comfort when ultrasound guidance is used for various injections (Marhofer, 2004; O’Sullivan, 2008; Shankar 2008). In addition, research of ultrasound guided injections has shown improved accuracy and efficiency in peripheral nerve blockade, soft tissue injections, and joint injections (Orenbaugh, 2007; Cimmino, 2008

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