A novel technique of ultrasound-guided nerve root block: anterior compression lateral approach
The ACL ultrasound-guided approach delivers intraforaminal injectate with accuracy comparable to fluoroscopy while eliminating radiation exposure. It outperforms conventional posterior ultrasound in targeting consistency and offers a precise, accessible option for outpatient cervical SNRB.
Authors
- Naofumi Hashiguchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3029-2599)
- Nobuo Adachi
- Ryo Ota (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5440-9256)
- Naoko Sato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5691-8089)
- Yasushi Fujiwara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4124-3802)
- Shinji Kotaka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2466-4672)
- Akiko Matsumoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0990-0075)
- Yasushi Murakami
Institutions
- Hiroshima University (JP)
- Hiroshima City Asa Citizens Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Ultrasonics
- Published
- 2025-10-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10396-025-01588-3
- Primary Topic
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00