Ultrasound guidance aids in determining the success of equine temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceBackgroundThe equine temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is divided into two non-communicating joint (discotemporal DTJ and discomandibular DMJ) compartments.
Daniel E. Lopez +2 more
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A superpixel based self-attention network for uterine fibroid segmentation in high intensity focused ultrasound guidance images [PDF]
Scientific ReportsUltrasound guidance images are widely used for high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy; however, the speckles, acoustic shadows, and signal attenuation in ultrasound guidance images hinder the observation of the images by radiologists and make ...
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Application of ultrasound guidance in the oral and maxillofacial nerve block [PDF]
PeerJ, 2021 Introduction Nerve block technology is widely used in clinical practice for pain management. Conventional nerve localization methods, which only rely on palpation to identify anatomical landmarks, require experienced surgeons and can be risky ...
Zhiwei Cao, Kun Zhang, Liru Hu, Jian Pan
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Intra-articular ultrasound-guided injections, description of the capsular ultrasound reference line, CURL: a new ultrasound landmark for intra-articular infiltrative therapy of the knee and the hip [PDF]
Beyond Rheumatology, 2022 Objective: The intra-articular infiltrations concern the direct inoculation of substances in the joint, avoiding effects related to general administration and acting directly at the site of the pathology.
C. Corsello
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Pericardiocentesis: ultrasound guidance is essential
The Ultrasound Journal, 2022 Background Pericardial effusion is a common entity which may have important implications in patient’s prognosis. In several cases, pericardiocentesis is indicated for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes.
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Axillary approach versus the infraclavicular approach in ultrasound-guided brachial plexus block: comparison of anesthetic time [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2011 BackgroundWith ultrasound guidance, the success rate of brachial plexus block (BPB) is 95-100% and the anesthetic time has become a more important factor than before.
In Ae Song +6 more
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Ultrasound-guided total dorsal ramus block for the treatment of chronic low back pain
Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation, 2020 Background: To reduce the risk of radiation exposure, we explored whether the total dorsal ramus block can be performed under ultrasound guidance. We evaluated the accuracy and effect of ultrasound-guided total dorsal ramus block for chronic low back ...
Ryota Kimura +3 more
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Ultrasound-guided axial facet joint interventions for chronic spinal pain: A narrative review
Canadian Journal of Pain, 2023 Background Axial facet joint interventions (e.g., medial branch block and radiofrequency ablation, facet joint intra-articular injection) are commonly performed for managing chronic spinal pain.
Michael J. Wong, Manikandan Rajarathinam
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Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation, 2022 Purpose: To compare joint distraction measured on ultrasound (US) with joint space width (JSW) measured on fluoroscopy in hip arthroscopy and to determine whether ultrasound guidance is as safe and effective as fluoroscopy, the current gold standard, for
Nicholas A. Trasolini, M.D. +7 more
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Ultrasound-guided needle placement for bone marrow aspiration of the anterior iliac crest
Journal of Cartilage & Joint Preservation, 2022 Introduction: Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) use has increased for both primary treatment and as a surgical adjunct of several other musculoskeletal conditions such as degenerative joint disease and rotator cuff tears.
Shane A. Shapiro, Jennifer R. Arthurs
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