Sonographically guided therapeutic injection for primary medial (tibial) collateral bursitis

J Ultrasound Med. 2011 Feb;30(2):257-61. doi: 10.7863/jum.2011.30.2.257.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to describe a sonographically guided technique to perform therapeutic injection into the medial collateral ligament bursa. Scans are performed using a high-frequency linear transducer with the scan plane corresponding to the anatomic coronal plane. The transducer is positioned along the medial aspect of the knee; a 25-gauge needle is placed along the inferior border of the bursa; and a standardized therapeutic mixture (anesthetic and long-active corticosteroid) is injected. Distention of the bursa is the determining factor for a successful injection. Sonography allows confirmation of correct injection placement, resulting in increased accuracy and more successful patient outcomes.

MeSH terms

  • Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage*
  • Bupivacaine / administration & dosage*
  • Bursitis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Bursitis / drug therapy*
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intra-Articular / methods*
  • Knee Joint* / diagnostic imaging
  • Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee* / diagnostic imaging
  • Triamcinolone Acetonide / administration & dosage*
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional*

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Local
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Triamcinolone Acetonide
  • Bupivacaine