Interventional ultrasound
Infiltrations are effective in relieving pain and promoting healing. An infiltration consists of injecting a cortisone into a joint, bursa or around a tendon. The ultrasound-guided injection allows the anti-inflammatory to be infiltrated more precisely.
Exam offered:
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Therapeutic infiltration
Infiltrations are effective to relieve pain and promote healing. An infiltration consists of injecting cortisone into a joint, a synovial bursa or around a tendon. The ultrasound-guided injection allows the infiltration of the anti-inflammatory medication more accurately.
Process
1. Ultrasound examination of the area to be treated.
2. If treatment is required, the radiologist proceeds with an injection of contrast agent under ultrasound guidance.
Before the examination:
You must fast three (3) hours before the examination.After the examination:
You will be given a sheet with recommendations to follow.
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Calcific Lavage
Treatment of calcific tendinitis of the shoulder, by a calcium wash, consists of aspirating the calcium deposits responsible for bursitis and tendinitis.
Process
1. Ultrasound examination of the area to be treated.
2. If treatment is required, the radiologist performs a wash of the calcification, as the needle is inserted a few times to aspirate the maximum amount of fluid. The examination is completed with the injection of cortisone.
Before the examination:
You must fast three (3) hours before the examination.After the examination:
You will be given a sheet with recommendations to follow.
