Gulfcoast: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Spine & Injection Techniques

Overview

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Spine and Injection Techniques Training Video is designed to review scanning techniques and ultrasound-guided injection procedures. This course discusses targeted treatments and interventions using ultrasound guidance, including comparisons between ultrasound and fluoroscopic techniques. The video is available for purchase in  Online Video format.

Topics Covered

• Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections
• Caudal Injections
• SI Joint Injections
• Cervical Spine Interventions
• Benefits of Prolotherapy
• Treatment Considerations for the Lumbar and Cervical Spine

Learning Objectives

• Increase participants’ knowledge to perform and interpret musculoskeletal ultrasound.
• Identify the anatomy of the lumbar and cervical spine best evaluated with ultrasound.
• Outline ultrasound-guided injection techniques for lumbar and cervical spine interventions.
• List diagnostic considerations for performing ultrasound-guided interventions for the spine.
• Understand the role of ultrasound-guided prolotherapy as a treatment option for spinal conditions.