Bicipital Groove Injection
Can find the bicipital groove easier by internally and externally rotating the arm with the elbow at 90.
Bicipital groove injection. Angle to the skin and once i felt as though the needle was in the bicipital groove i injected the above injectate into the bicipital groove area and then remove the needle. Scan the area at the point of maximum tenderness to find the appropriate injection site. Biceps tendon evaluation injection ultrasound everything you need to know dr. Bicipital groove injection the most precise anatomic injection is recommended in patients younger than 50 years.
With the patient sitting or lying the biceps tendon is identified in the groove and the point of insertion noted. 5 6 7 fluoroscopic guidance of injection into the supraglenoid tubercle has been described. Once you locate the appropriate injection site mark the injection site. The needle should enter the skin at 30 and be directed parallel to the groove.
In a 10 year retrospective review comparing ultrasound guided n 53 with fluoroscopy guided n 50 biceps tendon sheath injection petscavage thomas et al. The relatively poor blood supply limits the ability of these. Nabil ebraheim 62 429 views. Finding the injection site.
Ultrasound guided injection technique for bicipital tendonitis clinical perspectives the musculotendinous units of the shoulder are subjected to an amazing variation of stresses as they perform their function of allowing a full range of motion of the shoulder while at the same time providing shoulder stability. To inject into the area of the long head of the biceps tendon the needle is inserted directly into the most tender area over the bicipital groove. Advance the needle cephalad at a 20 30 degree angle. Place the high frequency linear us probe at the bicipital groove with the probe marker pointing to patient s right side.
Nabil ebraheim duration. The risk of tendon rupture is greater in patients aged 50 years and older. There were no complications. A subacromial injection is preferred in this population because it avoids direct needle penetration of the tendon.
Ultrasound guidance may be helpful. Confirm this is the biceps tendon by externally rotating the arm and placing the. Sterilize the injection area and use the thumb to palpate the point that is most painful over the bicipital groove. Injection in bicipital groove.