A technique for accurate and safe injection of steroid in trigger digits using ultrasound guidance.
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Steroid injections have long been the main stay of conservative treatment of trigger digits. This procedure gives variable results, which is dependent on a number of factors. The injection of the steroid in the right place improves the success rate and also prevents complications associated with the procedure. We describe a technique using ultrasound for accurate injection of steroid to maximise its beneficial effects in treatment of trigger digits.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Acta orthopaedica Belgica
دوره 72 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006