Ultrasound-Guided Interventions of the Cervical Spine and Nerves

Chang K., Wu W., ÖZÇAKAR L.

PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, vol.29, no.1, pp.93-104, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.pmr.2017.08.008
  • Journal Name: PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.93-104
  • Keywords: Neck, Pain, Ultrasound, Nerve, Injection, BASIC SCANNING PROTOCOLS, LIMB PERIPHERAL-NERVES, MEDIAL BRANCH-BLOCK, SONOGRAPHIC TRACKING, VIDEO DEMONSTRATION, PICTORIAL ESSAY, PLEXUS BLOCK, FOLLOW-UP, MANAGEMENT, HEADACHE
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

High-resolution ultrasound (US) imaging enables prompt depiction of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and peripheral nerves. It seems to be the best imaging modality for guiding perineural injections. The most complicated neurovascular network of the musculoskeletal system surrounds the cervical spine, so injection to that region is never an easy task. This article elaborates the regional anatomy and the use of US scanning and guidance for cervical interventions, for example, cervical root, superficial cervical plexus, stellate ganglion, cervical medial branch, greater occipital nerve, and third occipital nerve. The article aims to lead readers to practice US-guided cervical injections precisely and safely.