Objective: To describe a technique of targeted CT-guided scapulothoracic bursal injections in an illustrated and step-wise manner.
Materials and methods: This technical report describes the authors' experience in using CT guidance for targeted scapulothoracic bursal injections in 8 patients with suspected scapulothoracic bursitis over an 18-month period.
Results: The outcome of the image-guided injection was retrospectively assessed in 8 patients. None of the patients had any complications related to the procedure. Symptomatic improvement was achieved in 62.5% of the patients while 25% of patients did not report any benefit from the injection.
Conclusion: In providing a record of needle tip position and contrast distribution, CT-guided scapulothoracic bursal injections provide an objective record of the procedure, which may assist in further treatment planning.
Keywords: CT-guided injection; Computed tomography; Injection; Scapulothoracic bursa.
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