Ultrasound-Guided Shoulder Injections
Why Ultrasound-Guided Shoulder Injections Outperform Landmark-Based Techniques Joint or soft-tissue injections are commonly used to treat shoulder issues, but not all techniques are equally effective. Traditionally, landmark-guided injections were the standard based on palpation and anatomical landmarks. However, ultrasound-guided injections have gained popularity for their superior accuracy and efficacy, especially in the shoulder joint. Here’s […]
Tenotomy
This blog post delves into cutting-edge approaches for treating tendon injuries, with a specific focus on percutaneous ultrasound-guided tenotomy. Tendon injuries typically stem from tensile overload triggered by sudden events, intense training regimes, or repetitive movements. When a tendon is subjected to an unexpected surge in load, the body initiates a reactive tendinopathy response to […]
Lateral Epicondylitis Treatment Update
Upon diagnosing elbow tendinopathy, the initial management plan usually includes activity modification, counterforce bracing, physiotherapy, and oral analgesics. Icing, NSAIDs, and glucocorticoids have limited evidence supporting their efficacy, and these therapies may cause more harm than good. Alternative modalities such as extracorporeal shockwave therapy, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, and acupuncture have also varying evidence.(1) In my […]