ULTRASOUND GUIDED INJECTIONS

Delivering Medication With Great Accuracy Using Ultrasound Guided Injections

Maximizing The Benefits Of An Injection

VCOM Sports & Osteopathic Medicine of Blacksburg, VA offers ultrasound guided injections as an advanced medical procedure used to deliver medication to an area in a joint with great accuracy. An ultrasound guided injection allows your orthopedic doctor to visualize in “real time” the ideal area to place the medication so that you can get the maximum benefits of the injection. This advanced medical technology not only targets injection therapy to the precise location it is needed, but it also allows your doctor to avoid nerves, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue near the area.

HOW ARE ULTRASOUND GUIDED INJECTIONS PERFORMED?

Ultrasound imaging uses high-frequency sound waves to create a real-time image of the internal structures and tissue within a joint. Once it is determined that your specific joint condition can be treated with targeted injection therapy, your Blacksburg, VA orthopedic specialist will sterilize the injection site with a topical solution. To ensure the joint images are clear, ultrasound gel will be applied to the skin to reduce interference from reflected sound waves.

The ultrasound machine’s transducer is the handheld device that will be placed on the joint. The transducer will transfer images of the joint to a video screen that your orthopedic doctor will use to identify the target location. Your doctor may move the transducer around to determine the best pathway for the injection.

Ultrasound, commonly known as sonography, can also identify any fluid that is present in or around the joint, and if necessary, your doctor can remove the fluid before placing the medication. Ultrasound-guided injections are relatively quick procedures, and the VCOM Sports & Osteopathic Medicine will give you after-care instructions and information to follow at home to help you achieve the maximum benefits from the procedure.

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BENEFITS OF ULTRASOUND GUIDED INJECTION THERAPY

Using ultrasound technology to guide injections for pain management has proven beneficial in many ways. Patients are more confident with ultrasound-guided injections and usually experience fewer complications after injection therapy.

Additional benefits include:

  • Non-invasive – all real-time images obtained during ultrasounds are created by moving a transducer on the skin over the joint

  • No radiation – unlike other image guided injection procedures, the ultrasound does not emit any radiation

  • Higher accuracy – since your orthopedic specialist will be able to see the internal structures of the joint, he or she will deliver the medication to treat your joint problem with higher accuracy while avoiding sensitive structures such as nerves, blood vessels and soft tissue

  • Reveal fluid buildup – often in joints with inflammation, fluid build up is present in certain spaces and ultrasound guided technology allows your doctor to identify the fluid and remove it, if necessary

If you are having joint pain that has not been alleviated with standard practices of care, such as icing, anti-inflammatory medications, or rest, ask VCOM Sports & Osteopathic Medicine about ultrasound-guided injection therapy. Often, the next step in pain management is to place a medicated injection that will reduce inflammation within the joint to relieve pain and discomfort. If you would like to learn more about how ultrasound-guided injections can help you, call VCOM Sports & Osteopathic Medicine today at (540) 232-8405.

HYDRODISSECTION

Nerve entrapment or compression can cause patients to experience weakness, numbness, decreased sensation, tingling, and pain. Nerves can become entrapped by ligaments, bone, between muscles, or inside the fascia. Entrapped or compressed nerves that are irritated can make it difficult to perform daily activities. One of the most common nerves that can become entrapped is the median nerve. Pressure on the median nerve causes carpal tunnel syndrome, which produces symptoms of numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand, wrist, and forearm.

A revolutionary, nonsurgical technique, known as nerve hydrodissection, can help treat the pain and weakness associated with compressed nerves.

HOW HYDRODISSECTION WORKS

Nerve hydrodissection uses fluid to ‘dissect’ or separate the nerve from its surrounding tissues. Hydrodissection is performed under ultrasound guidance to give the doctor optimal, real-time visualization of the treatment area. The injection of fluid around an entrapped nerve helps to pull away scar tissue and fascial layers. This procedure often provides patients with same-day relief of nerve pain and can be performed in the office.

THE BENEFITS OF NERVE HYDRODISSECTION

Nerve hydrodissection is a conservative, safe, and versatile procedure that can be used on any peripheral nerves and even the spine. Perhaps the greatest benefit of this procedure is that it provides an alternative to surgery and the recovery time that comes with it.

There are many benefits of nerve hydrodissection, including:

  • Significant long lasting pain relief of pain

  • Reduce irritation and compression of nerve

  • Decrease need for medications

  • Improve function and strength

VCOM Sports & Osteopathic Medicine of Blacksburg, VA, is pleased to offer nerve hydrodissection to help relieve the pain of entrapped nerves and restore function and strength. Our team of compassionate and patient-focused osteopathic professionals strives to perform thorough physical examinations, make accurate diagnoses based on advanced diagnostic tools and offer personalized treatment plans to help you avoid surgery while utilizing your body’s natural ability to heal itself. Call (540) 232-8405 today to find out if you are a candidate for nerve hydrodissection.

PROGRESSIVE HYDRODISSECTION OF THE COMMON PERONEAL NERVE

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