Ultrasound-Guided Pain Interventions: A Review of Techniques for Peripheral Nerves.
10.3344/kjp.2013.26.2.111
- Author:
Neilesh SONEJI
1
;
Philip Wenn Hsin PENG
Author Information
1. Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Canada. Philip.peng@uhn.ca
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
genitofemoral nerve;
ilioinguinal nerve;
lateral femoral cutaneous nerve;
stellate ganglion;
suprascapular nerve;
ultrasound
- MeSH:
Chronic Pain;
Humans;
Needles;
Peripheral Nerves;
Stellate Ganglion
- From:The Korean Journal of Pain
2013;26(2):111-124
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
