MSK Interventional Procedures Flashcards
What are corticosteroids treated for?
Inflammation
What is a naturally occurring substance found in the synovial fluid, acts as a lubricant and a shock absorber for joint articulations?
Hyaluronic Acid
What plane is being used when the needle is visible the ENTIRE time throughout a procedure?
In-plane
What plane is being used when you will need to retract and re-insert needle to correct?
Out-of-plane
What plane is preferable when the structure is superficial?
Out-of-plane
What patient position is preferable to avoid a vasovagal reaction?
Supine
How far is the needle tip inserted before using the transducer?
1cm
T or F? The needle and transducer should be moved at the same time?
False - SHOULD NOT
Do you improve needle visibility by keeping it parallel OR perpendicular to the sound beam?
PERPENDICULAR - avoids anisotropy
What is tendon fenestration also known as?
Dry needling
What is a PRP injection?
Platelet-rich plasma injection
What is the ideal target when injecting the tendon sheath?
Use a tendon filled with fluid and is distended
In De Quervain’s disease where is the corticosteroid injected into?
Common tendon sheath around EPB (extensor pollicis brevis) and APL (abductor pollicis longus)
What are the two main joint procedures?
Aspiration and injection
What joint recess is typically targeted in cases of shoulder joint effusions?
Posterior glenohumeral recess / glenohumeral labrum image
