Chinese Association for the Study of Pain: Experts consensus on ultrasound-guided injections for the treatment of spinal pain in China (2020 edition)

World J Clin Cases. 2021 Mar 26;9(9):2047-2057. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i9.2047.

Abstract

Spinal pain (SP) is a common condition that has a major negative impact on a patient's quality of life. Recent developments in ultrasound-guided injections for the treatment of SP are increasingly being used in clinical practice. This clinical expert consensus describes the purpose, significance, implementation methods, indications, contraindications, and techniques of ultrasound-guided injections. This consensus offers a practical reference point for physicians to implement successfully ultrasound-guided injections in the treatment of chronic SP.

Keywords: Experts consensus; Facet joints; Posterior spinal nerve; Spinal nerve roots; Spinal pain; Ultrasound-guided injections.

Publication types

  • Review