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http://dx.doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2013.26.2.111

Ultrasound-Guided Pain Interventions - A Review of Techniques for Peripheral Nerves  

Soneji, Neilesh (Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto)
Peng, Philip Wenn Hsin (Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto)
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The Korean Journal of Pain / v.26, no.2, 2013 , pp. 111-124 More about this Journal
Abstract
Ultrasound has emerged to become a commonly used modality in the performance of chronic pain interventions. It allows direct visualization of tissue structure while allowing real time guidance of needle placement and medication administration. Ultrasound is a relatively affordable imaging tool and does not subject the practitioner or patient to radiation exposure. This review focuses on the anatomy and sonoanatomy of peripheral non-axial structures commonly involved in chronic pain conditions including the stellate ganglion, suprascapular, ilioinguinal, iliohypogastric, genitofemoral and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves. Additionally, the review discusses ultrasound guided intervention techniques applicable to these structures.
Keywords
genitofemoral nerve; ilioinguinal nerve; lateral femoral cutaneous nerve; stellate ganglion; suprascapular nerve; ultrasound;
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