Ultrasound-guided needle release plus corticosteroid injection of superficial radial nerve: A case report

Figure 1 Three months after resection of traumatic neuroma. A: Appearance; B: Ultrasound image shows the long-axis view of the superficial branch of radial nerve adhered to the surrounding tissues (white line). SBRN: Superficial branch of radial nerve.

Figure 2  Sonographer held the probe covered with surgical gloves with one hand and did needle release of the superficial branch of radial nerve continuously under continuous guidance of ultrasound.

Figure 3 Procedures of ultrasound-guided needle release plus corticosteroid injection of superficial radial nerve. A: The superficial adhesion of superficial branch of radial nerve (SBRN) was separated by needle release; B: The deep adhesion of SBRN was separated by needle release; C: Injected the mixture (1 mL betamethasone and 2 mL 2% lidocaine) (white dotted arrow) around the SBRN. SBRN: Superficial branch of radial nerve.