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Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 3/2010

01-03-2010 | Orthopaedic Surgery

Accuracy of anterior glenohumeral injections: a cadaver study

Authors: Cem Zeki Esenyel, Kahraman Ozturk, Mehmet Demirhan, Mesut Sonmez, Sinan Kahraman, Meltem Esenyel, Mehmet Ugur Ozbaydar, Berna Senel

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 3/2010

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Abstract

Purpose

Intra-articular glenohumeral injections have an important role for therapeutic benefit and diagnostic information. Therefore, it is very important that the injected material should reach its desired target. This study assessed the accuracy of an anterior intra-articular injection in fresh cadavers.

Methods

A total of 50 shoulders of 25 fresh cadavers were included in the study. Anterior placement of a spinal needle using a location just 1 cm lateral to the coracoid, without radiographic assistance were performed. After the needle was placed and estimated to be intra-articular 1 cc of acrylic dye was injected into the joint to determine accuracy of position.

Results

Ninety-six percent of injections were accurately administered into the glenohumeral joint and 4% in the surrounding soft tissues and capsule.

Conclusion

Based on our cadaveric study, an unassisted anterior injection to the glenohumeral joint could be accurately placed.
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Metadata
Title
Accuracy of anterior glenohumeral injections: a cadaver study
Authors
Cem Zeki Esenyel
Kahraman Ozturk
Mehmet Demirhan
Mesut Sonmez
Sinan Kahraman
Meltem Esenyel
Mehmet Ugur Ozbaydar
Berna Senel
Publication date
01-03-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 3/2010
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-008-0811-7

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