Ultrasound-guided injections allow different treatments to be applied precisely in joints and musculoskeletal structures, visualizing the anatomy and the position of the needle in real time during the procedure.
Using high-resolution musculoskeletal ultrasound helps the specialist identify the structure to be treated and direct the injection to the specific site, rather than performing the procedure using external anatomical references alone.
Before and during the procedure, ultrasound is used to visualize the affected joint or structure. Under this guidance, the specialist carefully introduces the needle and verifies its path in real time until it reaches the selected site.
Depending on the diagnosis and the patient's needs, different types of injections may be used, including medications or orthobiologic therapies such as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP).
The substance used and the indication for the procedure are determined individually after a medical evaluation.
Depending on the diagnosis, ultrasound-guided procedures can be performed on different structures, including:
Ultrasound guidance makes it possible to:
It may be considered in patients with certain joint, tendon or musculoskeletal injuries for which an injection is indicated and where ultrasound visualization can add precision to the procedure.
The indication always depends on the diagnosis, the affected structure and the treatment to be administered. Not all joint or musculoskeletal pain requires an injection.