Ultrasound‐Guided Injection of the Temporalis Tendon: A Novel Technique. (15th May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bressler, Hart B.; Friedman, Talia; Friedman, Lawrence
• Is Part Of: Journal of ultrasound in medicine. Volume 36:Number 10(2017)
• Page Start: 2125
• Page End: 2131
• Publication Date: 2017-05-15
• Subjects: head and neck ultrasound -- injection -- musculoskeletal ultrasound -- sonogram -- temporalis tendon -- tendinopathy -- tendinosis -- ultrasound; Ultrasonics in medicine -- Periodicals; Ultrasonics; Ultrasonography; Ultrasonics in medicine; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.07543
• DOI: 10.1002/jum.14232
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0278-4297

Abstract

Abstract : A novel technique, ultrasound‐guided injection of the temporalis tendon in adults, is described. Ultrasound‐guided injection of the temporalis tendon is based on visualization of the temporalis muscle, temporalis tendon, and coronoid process. A practical step‐by‐step guide to doing the procedure is given. This technique is effective and reproducible. Two patients successfully treated with this technique will be briefly discussed. The anatomic location and size of the temporalis tendon make it mandatory to use ultrasound to ensure precision.