Abstract
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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 296-298 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
Volume | 87 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2006 |
Keywords
- Hip
- Injections
- Rehabilitation
- Ultrasonics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation