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The phases of transition from fluoroscopy to ultrasound-guided pain medicine interventions

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Ultrasonography (USG)-guided interventions have transformed pain medicine by enhancing precision, efficacy, and safety through real-time anatomical visualization. Despite these advantages, mastering USG techniques presents a steep learning curve, especially for practitioners transitioning from fluoroscopy-guided methods. Adapting the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, this commentary outlines a five-phase framework for transitioning to USG-guided pain medicine interventions: overcoming initial reluctance, addressing sonoanatomy challenges, improving probe stabilization, needle visualization, and achieving expertise. Each stage reflects progressive skill acquisition, highlighting structured training and mentorship as critical facilitators. This phased approach may accelerate learning and fosters proficiency, improving clinical outcomes in pain medicine interventionsinterventions.

Source: Interventional Pain Medicine

DOI: 10.1016/j.inpm.2025.100554

Authors: Swapnil Kumar Barasker, Nisha Modi, Anshul Agrawal

Institution: Amaltas University

Language: English

Topic: Ultrasound in Clinical Applications

Subfield: Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,400