Abstract
The extra-articular US-guided elbow injection procedures are reviewed. The technical principles of the elbow tendons and bursa treatment used for therapeutic and diagnostic reason are discussed. Indications, anatomy, proper techniques and approach, choice of equipment, quantity of pharmaceuticals, and appropriate aftercare as well as possible procedure-related symptoms and their treatment are discussed.
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Abbreviations
- G:
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Gauge
- LE:
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Lateral epicondyle
- PNT:
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Percutaneous needle tenotomy
- PRP:
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Platelet-rich plasma
- US:
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Ultrasound
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Obradov, M. (2018). Elbow Procedures, Extra-Articular. In: Obradov, M., Gielen, J. (eds) Image-guided Intra- and Extra-articular Musculoskeletal Interventions. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69895-3_5
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