title: A technique for accurate and safe injection of steroid in trigger digits using ultrasound guidance.
abstract: Steroid injections have long been the main stay of conservative treatment of trigger digits. This procedure gives variable results, which is dependent on a number of factors. The injection of the steroid in the right place improves the success rate and also prevents complications associated with the procedure. We describe a technique using ultrasound for accurate injection of steroid to maximise its beneficial effects in treatment of trigger digits.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,South Manchester University Hospitals, United Kingdom. shashikanthg@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Shashi Kanth
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Godey
authors.forename: Waqar A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Bhatti
authors.forename: James S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.forename: Ardeshir
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bayat
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D013256:Steroids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D052582:Trigger Finger Disorder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D013256:Steroids