Ultrasound-Guided Hip Procedures

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2016 Aug;27(3):607-29. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2016.04.004. Epub 2016 Jun 6.

Abstract

This article describes the techniques for performing ultrasound-guided procedures in the hip region, including intra-articular hip injection, iliopsoas bursa injection, greater trochanter bursa injection, ischial bursa injection, and piriformis muscle injection. The common indications, pitfalls, accuracy, and efficacy of these procedures are also addressed.

Keywords: Hip joint; Iliopsoas bursa; Injection; Ischial bursa; Piriformis muscle; Trochanteric bursa; Ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Bursa, Synovial / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hip Joint / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intra-Articular / methods
  • Joint Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Piriformis Muscle Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
  • Piriformis Muscle Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional / methods*