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Scapulothoracic Bursa Injection
Donald V. La Barge, III, MD, MBA
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KEY FACTS

  • Pre-Procedure

    • Procedure

      • Post-Procedure

        • Outcomes

          TERMINOLOGY

          • Abbreviations

            • Scapulothoracic bursa (STB)
          • Definitions

            • Injection of corticosteroid and long-acting anesthetic into a bursa for diagnosis and treatment of bursitis

          PRE-PROCEDURE

          • Indications

            • Contraindications

              • Getting Started

                PROCEDURE

                • Patient Position/Location

                  • Equipment Preparation

                    • Procedure Steps

                      • Findings and Reporting

                        • Alternative Procedures/Therapies

                          POST-PROCEDURE

                          • Expected Outcome

                            • Things to Do

                              • Things to Avoid

                                OUTCOMES

                                • Problems

                                  • Complications

                                    Selected References

                                    1. Chang WH et al: The effects of scapulothoracic bursa injections in patients with scapular pain: a pilot study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 90(2):279-84, 2009
                                    2. Hodler J et al: Fluoroscopically guided scapulothoracic injections. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 181(5):1232-4, 2003
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                                    KEY FACTS

                                    • Pre-Procedure

                                      • Procedure

                                        • Post-Procedure

                                          • Outcomes

                                            TERMINOLOGY

                                            • Abbreviations

                                              • Scapulothoracic bursa (STB)
                                            • Definitions

                                              • Injection of corticosteroid and long-acting anesthetic into a bursa for diagnosis and treatment of bursitis

                                            PRE-PROCEDURE

                                            • Indications

                                              • Contraindications

                                                • Getting Started

                                                  PROCEDURE

                                                  • Patient Position/Location

                                                    • Equipment Preparation

                                                      • Procedure Steps

                                                        • Findings and Reporting

                                                          • Alternative Procedures/Therapies

                                                            POST-PROCEDURE

                                                            • Expected Outcome

                                                              • Things to Do

                                                                • Things to Avoid

                                                                  OUTCOMES

                                                                  • Problems

                                                                    • Complications

                                                                      Selected References

                                                                      1. Chang WH et al: The effects of scapulothoracic bursa injections in patients with scapular pain: a pilot study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 90(2):279-84, 2009
                                                                      2. Hodler J et al: Fluoroscopically guided scapulothoracic injections. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 181(5):1232-4, 2003