Positioning Techniques to Improve the Ultrasound Evaluation of the Elbow

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Contributors

  • Kamal Mezian - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Stanislav Machač - (Author)
  • Ali Zavareh - , Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (Author)
  • Lucia Majerníková - , University Children's Hospital Bratislava (Author)
  • Jan Vacek - , Charles University Prague (Author)
  • Leoš Navrátil - , Czech Technical University in Prague (Author)
  • Marc Schmitz - , Institute for Immunology (Author)

Abstract

We introduce an ergonomic positioning for sonographic scanning of elbow joint where the patient is lying semisupine on the examination bed. This is in contrast with the conventional positioning where the patient is sitting on the edge of the bed or across the table on a chair. Our proposed positioning is more comfortable for both the patient and ultrasound practitioner. It also allows immediate ultrasound-guided injections with lesser risk regarding a vasovagal syncope of the patient.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)136-141
Number of pages6
Journal Ultrasound quarterly : official journal of the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound
Volume35
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2019
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

Scopus 85066746370

Keywords

Keywords

  • Elbow Joint/diagnostic imaging, Humans, Joint Diseases/diagnostic imaging, Patient Positioning/methods, Ultrasonography/methods