Ultrasound Verification Of Safe Needle Examination Of The Rhomboid Major Muscle.
Daniel M CushmanMichael HenrieLinda Vernon SchollMonica LudlowMasaru TeramotoPublished in: Muscle & nerve (2017)
Palpation of the ribs in an attempt to avoid inadvertent pneumothorax while examining the rhomboid major may be inaccurate, primarily in patients with large muscle bulk. We suggest a brief ultrasound evaluation before electromyography to gauge correct needle depth. Muscle Nerve 57: 61-64, 2018.