Ultrasound Guided Musculoskeletal Procedures

This article reviews several ultrasound (US)-guided procedures, including aspiration of joint, bursal, and periarticular fluid collections; aspiration of calcific tendinitis; injection of joints and bursa; tenotomy; and biopsy of soft tissue masses. Imaging guidance ensures that procedures are done safely and successfully. US has several advantages over CT guidance and other methods of performing these.