Atlas of Pain Management Injection Techniques

Injection Technique for Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Syndrome

Indications and Clinical Considerations The extensor carpi radialis longus muscle is susceptible to developing myofascial pain syndrome. Such pain most often occurs as a result of repetitive microtrauma to the muscle from activities such as hammering, turning a screwdriver, repeated…

Injection Technique for Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Syndrome

Indications and Clinical Considerations The extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle is susceptible to developing myofascial pain syndrome. Such pain most often occurs as a result of repetitive microtrauma to the muscle from activities such as hammering, turning a screwdriver, repeated…

Injection Technique for Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Syndrome

Indications and Clinical Considerations The extensor carpi ulnaris muscle is susceptible to developing myofascial pain syndrome. Such pain most often occurs as a result of repetitive microtrauma to the muscle from activities such as hammering, turning a screwdriver, repeated extending…

Injection Technique for Brachioradialis Syndrome

Indications and Clinical Considerations The brachioradialis muscle is susceptible to the development of myofascial pain syndrome. Such pain most often occurs as a result of repetitive microtrauma to the muscle from such activities as turning a screwdriver, prolonged ironing, repeated…

Injection Technique for Supinator Syndrome

Indications and Clinical Considerations The supinator muscle is susceptible to developing myofascial pain syndrome. Such pain most often occurs as a result of repetitive microtrauma to the muscle from such activities as turning a screwdriver, prolonged ironing, handshaking, or digging…

Cubital Bursa Injection

Indications and Clinical Considerations Bursae are formed from synovial sacs that allow easy sliding of muscles and tendons across one another at areas of repeated movement. These synovial sacs are lined with a synovial membrane invested with a network of…

Olecranon Bursa Injection Techniques

Indications and Clinical Considerations Bursae are formed from synovial sacs that allow easy sliding of muscles and tendons across one another at areas of repeated movement. These synovial sacs are lined with a synovial membrane invested with a network of…

Triceps Tendon Injection Techniques

Indications and Clinical Considerations Triceps tendinitis is seen with increasing frequency in clinical practice as exercise and use of exercise equipment have increased in popularity. The triceps tendon is susceptible to the development of tendinitis at its distal portion and…

Medial Epicondyle Injection for Golfer’s Elbow

Indications and Clinical Considerations Golfer’s elbow (also known as medial epicondylitis ) is caused by repetitive microtrauma to the flexor tendons of the forearm in a manner analogous to tennis elbow. The pathophysiology of golfer’s elbow is initially caused by…

Injection Technique for Tennis Elbow

Indications and Clinical Considerations Tennis elbow (also known as lateral epicondylitis ) is caused by repetitive microtrauma to the extensor tendons of the forearm. The pathophysiology of tennis elbow is initially caused by microtearing at the origin of the extensor…