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Ultrasound-guided glenohumeral infiltration
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...
Ultrasound-guided acromioclavicular infiltration
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...
Ultrasound-guided infiltration of the long head of the biceps
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 infiltration of the Iliopsoas complex
Ultrasound-guided infiltration of the iliopsoas muscle is a medical procedure that targets the psoas muscle tendon and the bursa that protects it from friction with the acetabulum. As we saw previously in the iliopsoas tendinopathy post,There are sev...
Ultrasound-guided interfascial infiltration of the upper trapezius and levator scapulae
In this case, we discuss interfascial ultrasound-guided injections of the upper trapezius and levator scapulae muscles. Both are commonly affected by pain, whether due to postural causes, overload, overuse, repetitive movements, physical exertion, or...
Interfascial ultrasound-guided infiltration of the lower trapezius and spinal extensor muscles
Ultrasound-guided interfascial injections of the fascial plane between the lower trapezius muscle and the spinal extensor muscle aim to provide symptomatic relief for patients with chronic myofascial pain. As we have seen in previous articles, these...
Interfascial ultrasound-guided infiltration of the middle trapezius and rhomboids
As we have seen in previous articles, the objective of ultrasound-guided injections at the interfascial level is to treat chronic pain of myofascial origin in cases where rehabilitation treatment is ineffective, or in combination with physical therap...
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Ultrasound-guided infiltration of rhizarthrosis
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 infiltration in trigger finger
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 infiltration of the subacromial bursa of the shoulder
Tendons, in some locations, are protected by mucous membranes that interpose themselves between them and bone surfaces to prevent or reduce friction and premature deterioration. These structures are called bursae. Inflammation of these bursae can cau...
Ultrasound-guided hip infiltration
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...
Infiltrations and ultrasound-guided interventions
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...
Epicondylitis and PRP
Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is considered one of the most prevalent elbow pathologies. It is a degenerative tendon process that affects the common extensor tendon, and more specifically the extensor carpi radialis brevis te...
Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a degenerative process that causes inflammation of the plantar fascia, a structure of elastic connective tissue that connects the calcaneus to the metatarsal area. This inflammation causes pain in the medial part of the heel. It...
Percutaneous treatment of calcific tendonitis (Barbotage Technique)
There are different percutaneous techniques for the treatment of calcific tendonitis, all based on puncture of the calcification to fragment it and aspirate its calcium content. Previously, fluoroscopy-guided needle aspiration was considered an elect...
Viscosupplementation (hyaluronic acid)
Viscosupplementation is the intra-articular application of viscoelastic substances to improve synovial fluid or replace it with a higher-quality fluid. Viscosupplementation is used as an alternative treatment in the non-surgical management of osteoar...
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment involves the application of plasma, extracted from the patient, with a platelet concentration well above normal. The purpose of this treatment is to stimulate or trigger the regeneration, scarring, or healing proc...