David S Levi1. 1. APM Spine and Sports Physicians, 5665 Lowery Road, Norfolk, VA 23502, USA. levid@cox.net
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the accuracy of sonographically guided intra-articular hip injections with a linear array transducer. DESIGN: Retrospective review. SETTING: Private outpatient clinic. METHODS: A single experienced operator performed 11 ultrasound-guided intra-articular hip injections by using a linear array transducer. Intra-articular placement was confirmed with contrast agent and fluoroscopy. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: Assessment of injected contrast within the hip joint via fluoroscopic imaging. RESULTS: All 11 sonographically guided hip injections were accurately placed within the hip joint by the use of a linear array transducer (100% accuracy). CONCLUSION: This retrospective review suggests that physicians who use a linear array transducer can accurately perform intra-articular hip injections in an outpatient setting.
OBJECTIVE: To describe the accuracy of sonographically guided intra-articular hip injections with a linear array transducer. DESIGN: Retrospective review. SETTING: Private outpatient clinic. METHODS: A single experienced operator performed 11 ultrasound-guided intra-articular hip injections by using a linear array transducer. Intra-articular placement was confirmed with contrast agent and fluoroscopy. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: Assessment of injected contrast within the hip joint via fluoroscopic imaging. RESULTS: All 11 sonographically guided hip injections were accurately placed within the hip joint by the use of a linear array transducer (100% accuracy). CONCLUSION: This retrospective review suggests that physicians who use a linear array transducer can accurately perform intra-articular hip injections in an outpatient setting.