ULTRASOUND-GUIDED INTERVENTIONS

Ultrasound-guided Intervention in Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery: Precision and Benefits

Ultrasound -guided intervention is an advanced technique that uses real-time ultrasound as a guide to perform various therapeutic procedures on the musculoskeletal system. In the field of traumatology and orthopedic surgery, this tool is revolutionizing the way we approach various pathologies.

What are its advantages over not using ultrasound?

The main advantage of ultrasound-guided interventions lies in their precision . By visualizing anatomical structures (tendons, muscles, nerves, joints) in real time, the specialist can:

Accurately direct the administration of medications (infiltrations of corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, biological therapies such as PRP).
Perform aspirations of liquid collections more safely and effectively.
Guide procedures such as dry needling or nerve hydrodissection more precisely.

This translates into several key benefits:

Increased treatment effectiveness: By ensuring that the treatment is delivered exactly where needed, results are optimized.
Lower risk of complications: Real-time visualization reduces the possibility of damaging adjacent structures.
Less invasive procedures: In many cases, larger incisions are avoided because the procedure can be guided by ultrasound.
Potentially faster recovery: Because they are more precise and less invasive, patients may experience a more favorable recovery.

Applications in Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery:

Ultrasound-guided intervention has a wide range of applications, including:

• Joint injections: Knee, hip, shoulder, ankle, etc., for the treatment of osteoarthritis, arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions.
• Treatment of tendinopathies: Infiltration into tendons such as the Achilles, patellar, or shoulder tendons.
• Approach to muscle injuries: Guiding dry needling or infiltration to promote regeneration.
• Peripheral nerve release: As in carpal tunnel syndrome or other nerve entrapment.
• Aspiration of cysts and effusions: With precision and prevention of vascular and nervous structures.

In summary, ultrasound-guided intervention represents a significant advance in the treatment of various musculoskeletal pathologies, offering greater precision, safety, and the potential for more effective recovery.

 

DR. JORDI JIMÉNEZ GENERAL TRAUMATOLOGY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ULTRASOUND-GUIDED THERAPIES

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