APEX Managing Modern Athletic Hip Injuries-Online Didactic (September 2021)-US Guided Injections: Cortisone, PRP, BMAC, and HA

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In this video, the speaker discusses ultrasound-guided injections and their applications for various treatments such as cortisone, PRP, BMAC, and HA. Ultrasound is useful for visualizing and guiding injections in real-time, avoiding radiation exposure. The technique involves using a supine position and positioning the probe in line with the femoral neck. The speaker also highlights the importance of diagnosing intra- versus extra-articular pathology. They discuss the benefits and disadvantages of ultrasound-guided injections, including the required training, equipment expense, and time allocation in clinics. Additionally, the speaker provides information on the effectiveness of cortisone, HA, and PRP injections for conditions like osteoarthritis and FAI. They mention the risks associated with cortisone injections and the potential benefits of HA and PRP. It is emphasized that more research is needed in the field of hip injections. The video concludes by highlighting the benefits of ultrasound for injection accuracy and diagnosis, as well as the promising outcomes of biologics for inflammation treatment.

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Jorge Chahla, M.D.

Keywords

ultrasound-guided injections

cortisone

PRP

BMAC

HA