Positioning Techniques to Improve the Ultrasound Evaluation of the Elbow
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Contributors
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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 136-141 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Ultrasound quarterly : official journal of the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2019 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
External IDs
Scopus | 85066746370 |
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Keywords
Keywords
- Elbow Joint/diagnostic imaging, Humans, Joint Diseases/diagnostic imaging, Patient Positioning/methods, Ultrasonography/methods