Ultrasound-guided injection of the achilles paratenon: A cadaveric investigation
Journal
Foot and ankle surgery : official journal of the European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Date Issued
2024-01-20
Author(s)
Ricci, Vincenzo
Mezian, Kamal
Tamborrini, Giorgio
Jačisko, Jakub
Naňka, Ondřej
Özçakar, Levent
Abstract
Injections around the Achilles tendon (AT) are commonly performed in clinical practice to manage non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy, but the presence/distribution of the injectate with relation to its sheath has not been assessed specifically. Accordingly, the aim of this cadaveric investigation was to demonstrate the feasibility of Achilles paratenon injection under ultrasound guidance - by confirming the exact needle positioning as well as the dye distribution inside the paratenon lumen.
Subjects
Ankle; Intervention; Paratenonitis; Sonography; Tendinopathy
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Type
journal article