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Background

Key Points
Anatomy

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Contraindications

• Absolute
  • Anaphylaxis to injectates
  • Overlying cellulitis, skin lesion or systemic infection
• Relative
  • Can be treated with less invasive means
  • Hyperglycemia or poorly controlled diabetes
  • Lack of symptom improvement with previous injection

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Procedure

Equipment

• Sterile prep (i.e. chloraprep, chlorhexidine, iodine, etc)
• Gloves
• Needle: typically 21-25 gauge, 1.5 inch
• Syringe: 5-10 mL
• Gauze
• Ethyl Chloride
• Bandage
• Injectate
  • Local anesthetic
  • Corticosteroid
• Sterile probe cover

Ultrasound Findings

• Common ultrasound findings include:

Technique

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See Also

• Procedures Main

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