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A Novel Approach of Ultrasound-Guided Transforaminal Cervical Nerve Root Injection With Fluoroscopic Validation: A Case Report and Technical Illustration

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Cervical radiculopathies are commonly treated with nerve root injections. This study presents a novel ultrasound (US)-guided cervical transforaminal injection technique using a curved transducer to enhance visualization of the anterior wall of the superior articular process and achieve successful epidural spread of injection. A 56-year-old patient with chronic C6 radiculopathy was treated using our US-guided approach with a combination of 5% dextrose and vitamin B12, leading to significant improvement in symptoms. Our approach demonstrated accurate needle placement and effective injectate spread to the epidural space while minimizing the risk of vascular injury. This technique offers reduced fluoroscopy usage time, potentially reducing radiation exposure and improving therapeutic outcomes in the management of cervical radiculopathy.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.74937

Authors: Tsung Ju Wu, Chih-Wei Lee, King Hei Stanley Lam, Chen-Yu Hung

Institutions: Changhua Christian Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Institut für Muskuloskelettale Medizin, University of Hong Kong

Language: English

Topic: Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404902210