Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2025; 92(Suppl.1):14-20 | DOI: 10.55095/achot2025/018
Ultrasound-Guided Interventions for the ElbowCurrent concepts review
- 1 Ortopedická klinika Fakulty zdravotnických studií Univerzity J. E. Purkyně v Ústí nad Labem a Krajské zdravotní, a. s. - Masarykovy nemocnice v Ústí nad Labem
- 2 Ortopedická klinika, Lékařská fakulta v Hradci Králové, Univerzita Karlova, Praha
- 3 Klinika rehabilitačního lékařství 1. lékařské fakulty Univerzity Karlovy a Všeobecné fakultní nemocnice, Praha
- 4 Anatomický ústav 1. lékařské fakulty Univerzity Karlovy, Praha
Ultrasound imaging of the elbow is an invaluable tool that enhances diagnostic precision and facilitates therapeutic procedures with high accuracy. Compared to palpation-guided techniques, ultrasound-guided interventions significantly improve precision. This article reviews ultrasound-guided techniques for elbow joint interventions, including intra-articular injections, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, triceps and distal biceps tendinopathy, and ulnar nerve neuropathy. Practical guidance is provided on probe selection, patient positioning, and step-by-step procedural details. Special emphasis is placed on optimizing needle placement and minimizing risks such as nerve injury or other inadvertent damage. Ultrasound-guided procedures represent a pivotal advancement in conservative orthopedics and rehabilitation, enabling precise treatment delivery and improving patient outcomes. Text is supplemented with anatomical notes.
Accepted: May 14, 2025; Published: August 1, 2025 Show citation
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