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13: Ultrasound for Procedural Guidance: Scanning—Techniques and Tips

DOI:

10.1891/9781617051074.0013

Authors

  • Alter, Katharine E.
  • Munin, Michael C.
  • Skurow, Steven M.

Abstract

This chapter covers basic transducer handling and scanning tips/techniques that are required for clinicians to incorporate ultrasound (US)-guided chemodenervation procedures into their clinical practice. It provides a table presenting the advantages and disadvantages of ultrasound. To perform chemodenervation procedures (botulinum toxin [BoNT] injections, nerve/motor point blocks), clinicians must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy including: anatomical planes, cross sectional and functional anatomy. No localization technique, including sophisticated imaging guidance techniques such as US replaces this fundamental requirement. For clinicians to successfully implement US-guided chemodenervation techniques to their practice require a set of skills that are easily mastered with repeated practice. While developing this proficiency, physicians are encouraged to use US as an add-on to the guidance techniques with which they are comfortable. For many physicians, US largely replaces other guidance techniques once they have mastered this technology.