Tag: ultrasound guided

Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Long Head of Biceps Tenotomy: A Safe and Effective Treatment in Elderly

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SUMMARY Introduction. Patients with painful shoulder and long head of the biceps (LHB) tendinopathy are candidates for shoulder arthroscopy or other major procedures. However, for patients with comorbidities or to old, a minimal­ly invasive LHB tenotomy may be indicated. We describe the outcomes of ultrasound-assisted LHB tenotomy performed under local anesthesia. Materials and methods. Between … Continued

Comparison of ultrasound-guided versus blind interventions for supraspinatus tendinopathy: a cadaveric study

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Background. The treatment of supraspinatus tendinopathy remains a challenge for the health professional. This study aims to analyze the precision of needle interventions in lesions of the supraspinatus tendon when conducting them in an ultrasound-guided or non-ultrasound guided (blind) manner. Methods. Study on cadaver with infiltrations performed under ultrasound control or blind after randomization of … Continued