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04-07-2022 | Bursitis | Technical Report

CT-guided scapulothoracic bursal injection—technical considerations in planning needle trajectory and confirming bursal distribution

Authors: Timothy Murray, Aakanksha Agarwal, Mark Cresswell, Dyan V. Flores

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 5/2023

Abstract

Objective

To describe a technique of targeted CT-guided scapulothoracic bursal injections in an illustrated and step-wise manner.

Materials and methods

This technical report describes the authors’ experience in using CT guidance for targeted scapulothoracic bursal injections in 8 patients with suspected scapulothoracic bursitis over an 18-month period.

Results

The outcome of the image-guided injection was retrospectively assessed in 8 patients. None of the patients had any complications related to the procedure. Symptomatic improvement was achieved in 62.5% of the patients while 25% of patients did not report any benefit from the injection.

Conclusion

In providing a record of needle tip position and contrast distribution, CT-guided scapulothoracic bursal injections provide an objective record of the procedure, which may assist in further treatment planning.

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Title: CT-guided scapulothoracic bursal injection—technical considerations in planning needle trajectory and confirming bursal distribution
Authors: Timothy Murray
Aakanksha Agarwal
Mark Cresswell
Dyan V. Flores
Publication date: 04-07-2022
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keyword: Bursitis
Published in: Skeletal Radiology / Issue 5/2023
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-022-04111-8

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CT-guided scapulothoracic bursal injection—technical considerations in planning needle trajectory and confirming bursal distribution

Abstract

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

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Abstract

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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