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Injections at the wrist region are frequently performed in musculoskeletal practice. Prior to injection at the wrist or any site, the physician should perform a careful history and a physical exam to hone in on the source of the patient’s presenting symptoms. The literature provides a variety of descriptions regarding how to perform various injections for various procedures, and variable degrees of evidence regarding their effectiveness (Table 8.1).

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Foye, P.M. et al. (2011). The Wrist. In: Stitik, T. (eds) Injection Procedures. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-76595-2_8

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