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Daniel Hofstedt DO Musculoskeletal and general private practice radiologist in California, focused on creating open-access radiology resources that emphasize clarity, efficiency, and practical application to support education and practice in the field.

Ultrasound Joint Injection

Streamlined radiology report template for ultrasound-guided joint injections.

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Ultrasound Musculoskeletal
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Ultrasound Joint Injection

March 27, 2025

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Streamlined radiology report template for ultrasound-guided joint injections.

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EXAM: [Procedures]

PREPROCEDURE:  Patient evaluated; allergies, medications, and history reviewed. Informed consent obtained after discussing risks, benefits, and alternatives. Procedural pause conducted to verify patient identity, procedure, site, position, and required equipment. Care team roles clarified.

TECHNIQUE: Sterile procedure using 1% lidocaine for local anesthesia.

Location: [location]

Needle size: [needle size] gauge

Injection: [betamethasone] ml of betamethasone (6mg/ml) and [ropivacaine] ml of 0.5% ropivacaine (5mg/ml).

Complications: [complication]

Pain score: Pre-procedure [pre number]/10; Post-procedure [post number]/10.

IMPRESSION: Ultrasound-guided [side/joint] injection.

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