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World Journal of Orthopedics

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World J Orthop. Jul 18, 2011; 2(7): 57-66
Published online Jul 18, 2011. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v2.i7.57

Table 3 Ultrasound-guided drainage and catheter insertion: indications and contraindications

Indications	Contraindications
Undiagnosed soft tissue collection	Infection on overlying site
Cyst
Abscess
Hematoma
Diagnosis of Abscess	Rash on overlying site (relative)
Obtain fluid for determinationof causative organism
Treatment of known abscess	Tumor on overlying site (relative)
Aspiration
Placement of drainage catheter(if feasible)
Aspiration of Cyst
Ganglion cyst
Synovial cyst
Determination of causative organism for osteomyelitis

Citation: Royall NA, Farrin E, Bahner DP, Stawicki SP. Ultrasound-assisted musculoskeletal procedures: A practical overview of current literature. World J Orthop 2011; 2(7): 57-66
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v2/i7/57.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v2.i7.57