1. What is PRP and how does it work in traumatology? Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment consists of the application of plasma, extracted from the patient, with a platelet concentration well above normal. The purpose of this treatment is to stimulat...
Acute chest pain is one of the most frequently seen conditions in an emergency department. Although some diseases that cause chest pain are potentially serious, in approximately 80% of cases the cause of chest pain is benign, and within this group, 2...
Ultrasound-guided injection of the glenohumeral joint is a medical procedure in which an ultrasound device is used to guide the injection of medication into the shoulder joint. This is performed to relieve pain and inflammation in the joint and impro...
The acromioclavicular joint, formed by the ends of the acromion and clavicle, is a small joint, but extremely important for the movement of the scapula and, secondarily, for the movement of the shoulder. Pain in the acromioclavicular joint can alter...
The long head of the biceps brachii is a tendon that originates in the shoulder joint, runs along the anterior surface of the humeral head through a canal that bears its name, and is protected by a sheath. It is the proximal tendon of the biceps brac...
Ultrasound-guided interfascial injections between the lower trapezius and spinal extensor muscles aim to provide symptomatic relief for patients with chronic myofascial pain. As we discussed in previous articles, these injections can be performed wit...
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Rhizarthrosis as we saw in this previous article (https://drjordijimenez.com/en/dr-jordi-jimenez/blog-take-care-of-your-health/rhizarthrosis) it is a degenerative condition of the thumb joint, specifically the trapeziometacarpal joint. There are vary...
Ultrasound-guided injection of trigger finger is one of the treatments indicated for this condition, especially in cases that do not respond to rehabilitation treatment. This procedure involves injecting an anti-inflammatory medication around the aff...
Ultrasound-guided hip injection is a medical procedure used to relieve pain and inflammation in the hip. It involves injecting a medication (local anesthetic, corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, or platelet-derived growth factors) into the hip joint usi...
Ultrasound-guided injection is a medical technique in which ultrasound is used to guide the injection of medications into a specific joint or tissue. This technique allows the physician to see the position of the needle and medication in real time, i...