Ultrasound Evaluation and Guided Injection of the Subscapularis and Serratus Anterior Muscles Between the Scapula and the Thoracic Cage: A Technical Note.

Daniel Chiung-Jui Su Chen-Yu Hung King Hei Stanley Lam

Published in: Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (2024)

Most subscapularis and serratus anterior muscles lie between the scapula and the thoracic cage. Evaluation of this area in patients with scapulothoracic dyskinesis, snapping scapular syndrome, or interscapular pain can provide valuable information to clinicians. However, ultrasound scanning of pathologies in this area is hindered by anatomical limitations. In this study, we described a simple patient setup position and scanning method for ultrasound evaluation and guided intervention of the subscapularis and serratus anterior muscles between the scapula and thoracic cage.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance imaging
spinal cord
ultrasound guided
case report
high resolution
randomized controlled trial
chronic pain
contrast enhanced ultrasound
neuropathic pain
electron microscopy
palliative care
healthcare
pain management
computed tomography