Clinical impact of diagnostic image-guided injections for musculoskeletal pain work-up in adolescent and adult patients at a children's hospital: initial results.
Evelyn TranScott RosenfeldEsther NganJ Herman KanPublished in: Skeletal radiology (2024)
Image-guided MSK injections play an important role in the management of musculoskeletal disorders. 84.4% of referrals experienced symptom relief, improving confidence for treatment decision-making. Importantly, 15.6% of patients were found to have an alternative etiology for symptoms, altering management altogether.
Keyphrases
- young adults
- decision making
- end stage renal disease
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- healthcare
- chronic pain
- mental health
- prognostic factors
- platelet rich plasma
- emergency department
- pain management
- neuropathic pain
- patient reported outcomes
- combination therapy
- spinal cord injury
- smoking cessation