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Ultrasound Guided Nerve Block at Vertebra and Lower Extremity

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  • Park, Hyeng-Kyu (Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Chonnam National University Medical School & Hospital)
  • 박형규 (전남대학교병원 재활의학과)
  • Received : 2021.11.26
  • Accepted : 2021.12.20
  • Published : 2021.12.31
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Abstract

The use of ultrasonography has recently been increasing in musculoskeletal diagnosis or intervention treatment. Ultrasound guided procedure offers a reliable alternative to fluoroscopy or computed tomography for lumbar medial branch block, facet joint block and peripheral nerves of lower extremity. Further, there is no exposure to radiation and additional equipment necessary for the protection against radiation is required. And ultrasound guided procedure needs smaller space than fluoroscopy guided procedure with real time images in the outpatient department. This article reviews ultrasound guided procedure at lumbar vertebra and peripheral nerves of lower extremity.

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