Fundamentals of Joint Injection.
OBJECTIVE
Using image guidance for joint access is a valuable fundamental skill. The purpose of this article is to review fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided techniques and the medications used for injection into the glenohumeral, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle joints.


CONCLUSIONS
Thorough understanding of basic injection principles, knowledge of the underlying anatomy, and consideration of the advantages and disadvantages of the imaging approaches should facilitate selection of the most appropriate technique for any clinical scenario.
1 Department of Radiology, University of Missouri-Kansas City, St. Luke's Hospital, 4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111-3220.
A Keith
AK
Rastogi
2 University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI.
Kirkland W
KW
Davis
2 University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI.
Andrew
A
Ross
2 University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI.
Humberto G
HG
Rosas
D001175:Arthrography; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D007596:Joints / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009339:Needles; D056888:Patient Positioning; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional
D003287:Contrast Media
arthrography; intraarticular injection; joint injection