Comparison of Comfort and Patient Preference of Common and a Novel Position for Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Injections.
David Young BalserKersten L SchwanzCorey J WheelockMargaret CrosbyWillis SchuergerLuke WaltersSarah WeyrauchAlexander M SenkPublished in: Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (2024)
When performing USCTI, patient comfort can be optimized by avoiding Hypersupination. Utilizing the Airplane or TSA positions may provide similar access for ulnar approach injections while inducing lower levels of discomfort. Clinical space, resources, patient mobility, and laterality of procedures may further guide one's selection among the positions.