Juan D Berná-Serna | PubMed Health

PubMed2005

Wrist arthrography: a simple method.

A technique of wrist arthrography is presented using an adhesive marker-plate with radiopaque coordinates to identify precisely sites for puncture arthrography of the wrist and to obviate the need for fluoroscopic guidance. Radiocarpal joint arthrography was performed successfully in all 24 cases, 14 in the cadaveric wrists and 10 in the live patients. The arthrographic procedure described in this study is simple, safe, and rapid, and has the advantage of precise localisation of the site for puncture without need for fluoroscopic guidance.

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PubMed2005

Ultrasound therapy in rectus sheath hematoma.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Ultrasound (US) is one of the most common modalities used in intervention for musculoskeletal disorders, although its effectiveness is debated. The purpose of this case report is to describe the intervention, including the use of US, in the management of a large rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) in a patient receiving anticoagulant therapy. CASE DESCRIPTION: The patient was a 62-year-old woman with RSH who was receiving oral anticoagulant therapy and had a history of bouts of coughing. Computed tomographic scans verified the diagnosis of RSH. The report describes the patient examination, management, intervention, and outcomes. OUTCOMES: The intervention, including the use of US therapy, may have enabled a rapid resolution of the hematoma. DISCUSSION: This case report illustrates how US may be a useful modality for complementary management of RSH, helping the reabsorption of the hematoma.

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