Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2019; 23(04): 419-428
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1694755
Review Article
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Top-Ten Tips for Ultrasound-Guided Joint Injection

Ryan Ka Lok Lee
1   Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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James F. Griffith
1   Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Publication Date:
11 September 2019 (online)

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Abstract

Ultrasound-guided joint injection is more accurate than palpation-guided injection and performed more frequently. Joint injection is helpful for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes as well as for injecting contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography arthrography. Ultrasound-guided joint injection helps ensure intra-articular injection and minimizes injury to para-articular soft tissues.