Office-based ultrasound-guided intra-articular hip injection: technique for physiatric practice.
Intra-articular hip injections are commonly used in the evaluation and treatment of hip disorders. Although these injections are typically performed with fluoroscopic guidance, ultrasound provides a viable alternative for ensuring accurate intra-articular needle placement. This report describes the technique for performing ultrasound-guided intra-articular hip injections in the context of an office-based physiatric practice. Ultrasound offers several advantages over fluoroscopy, including accessibility, compact size, lack of ionizing radiation exposure, and visualization of neurovascular and other soft-tissue structures. With appropriate training and experience, interested physiatrists can consider implementing ultrasound-guided injections into their clinical practices.
Smith
Jay
J
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. smith.jay@mayo.edu
Hurdle
Mark-Friedrich B
MF
D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular / Q000379:methods; D010810:Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D014463:Ultrasonography