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Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Interventional Techniques Pitfalls

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Abstract

Ultrasound (US) lends itself readily as an ideal modality to guide most musculoskeletal interventions, due to its ease of access, availability at the bedside, dynamic nature, and lack of radiation dose. The use of US guidance undoubtedly minimizes the risk of procedure-related complications in musculoskeletal intervention. However, there are still multiple potential pitfalls that the musculoskeletal practitioner should be aware of and look to minimize, in order to reduce the risk of complications and complaints. These pitfalls relate to before the patient arrives for the procedure until after they leave, and taking steps to minimize the risk of their occurrence gives the musculoskeletal practitioner the best chance of a successful and litigation-free practice.

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Abbreviations

PRP:

Platelet-rich plasma

US:

Ultrasound

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