Techniques in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management
Volume 13, Issue 3 , Pages 154-156, July 2009

Ultrasound guidance for periradicular injections in the lumbar spine: A review article

  • Klaus Galiano, MD

      Affiliations

    • Clinic of Neurosurgery, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria
    • ,
  • Alois Albert Obwegeser, MD

      Affiliations

    • Clinic of Neurosurgery, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria
    • ,
  • Hannes Gruber, MD

      Affiliations

    • Clinics of Radiology, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Hannes Gruber, MD, Clinic of Radiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstraße, 356020 Innsbruck, Austria

Periradicular infiltrations in the lumbar spine are an established procedure in the management of pain. These injections are preferentially performed as computed tomography or fluoroscopically controlled interventions. Ultrasound (US) imaging is also applicable for lumbar periradicular injections. It requires a systematic proceeding, knowledge in US imaging techniques of the lumbar paravertebral region, and practice in handling a transducer in combination with a needle. In our experience, lumbar spinal periradicular infiltrations are feasible in most patients.

Keywords: Ultrasound guidance, Spine, Infiltration, Pain Control

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PII: S1084-208X(09)00053-6

doi:10.1053/j.trap.2009.06.023

Techniques in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management
Volume 13, Issue 3 , Pages 154-156, July 2009

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