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Ultrasound‐guided percutaneous tenotomy for the treatment of iliopsoas impingement: A description of technique and case study
Author(s) -
Sampson Matthew J,
Rezaian Nimah,
Hopkins James MK
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.31
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1754-9485
pISSN - 1754-9477
DOI - 10.1111/1754-9485.12279
Subject(s) - iliopsoas , medicine , tenotomy , groin , percutaneous , surgery , ultrasound , iliopsoas muscle , tendon , radiology , abscess
Summary Iliopsoas impingement is a commonly recognised source of groin pain following total hip replacement. When conservative measures fail, open or arthroscopic iliopsoas tendon release can reliably alleviate pain and improve function. This article describes an alternative ultrasound‐guided percutaneous technique, achieving iliopsoas tenotomy utilising a modified 18 G coaxial needle and thus minimising the morbidity and cost associated with an open or arthroscopic procedure. This method proved successful with resultant complete resolution of patient symptoms. To the knowledge of the authors, this is the first case of ultrasound‐guided percutaneous iliopsoas tenotomy for iliopsoas impingement post total hip replacement.