Re: Ultrasound-Guided Intervention in Cervical Spine 경추 초음파 진단

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J Korean Orthop Assoc. 2015 Apr;50(2):77-92. Korean.
Published online Apr 30, 2015.
https://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.2015.50.2.77

Copyright © 2015 by The Korean Orthopaedic Association

Symposium

Ultrasound-Guided Intervention in Cervical Spine

Seung Deok Sun, M.D., Byung Kwon Chang, M.D.,* and Sang Ho Moon, M.D., Ph.D.*

Abstract

Interventional procedures around the cervical spine have been classically performed under the guidance of fluoroscopy with radiation hazards to patients and doctors. Even though under fluoroscopic guidance, vascular and nerve structures cannot be shown and there are actual risks for the patient. Nowadays, we can use high resolution image ultrasound around cervical spine procedures. Real time imaging is possible. Cervical root block, medial branch block and many other interventions can be performed under ultrasound guidance. In out-patient clinics, ultrasound is very helpful in management of cervical problems in differentiating the origin of pain and treatment for the pain. Ultrasound is radiation free, easy to use and the imaging can be performed continuously while the injectant is visualized in real-time, increasing the precision of injection. Importantly, ultrasound enables visualization of major nerves and vessels and thus leads to improved safety of cervical interventions by decreasing the incidence of injury or injection into nearby vasculature. We therefore performed a review to investigate the feasibility of performing cervical interventions under real-time ultrasound guidance.

초록

경추 주변의 중재적 시술은

전통적으로 방사선 위험이 있는 플루오로스코피 안내 하에 수행되어 왔습니다.

플루오로스코피 안내 하에서도

혈관 및 신경 구조를 확인할 수 없으며

환자에게 실제 위험이 존재합니다.

현재는 경추 주변 시술에

고해상도 초음파를 사용할 수 있게 되었습니다.

실시간 영상 촬영이 가능합니다.

경추 신경근 차단,

내측 가지 차단 및 기타 다양한 중재적 시술을

초음파 안내 하에 수행할 수 있습니다.

Cervical root block,

medial branch block and

many other interventions 

외래 클리닉에서 초음파는

경추 문제의 관리에 매우 유용하며,

통증의 원인을 구분하고 통증 치료에 도움을 줍니다.

초음파는 방사선 노출이 없으며 사용이 간편하며, 주사제를 실시간으로 관찰하며 연속적으로 영상 촬영이 가능해 주사 정확도를 높입니다. 특히, 주요 신경과 혈관을 시각화할 수 있어 경추 시술의 안전성을 향상시키고 주변 혈관으로의 주사나 손상 발생률을 감소시킵니다. 따라서 우리는 실시간 초음파 안내 하에 경추 개입의 가능성을 조사하기 위해 문헌 검토를 수행했습니다.

Keywords

cervical spine; ultrasound; intervention

Figures

Figure 1
Surface anatomy of the posterior neck region. After dividing the line from external occipital protuberance to mastoid process into 3 sections, greater occipital nerve usually runs the point at the junction of its middle and medial thirds (white arrow). Drawing the line one finger breadth laterally from midline, there are laminae on this line (black arrows). Two finger breadths laterally, facet joints are on this line (arrowheads). E, external occipital protuberance; C2, spinous process of the 2nd cervical vertebra; C7, spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra.

후경부 표면 해부학.

외부 후두 돌기에서 유양돌기까지의 선을 3개 구역으로 나누면,

큰 후두 신경은

이 선의 중간과 내측 3분의 1 교차점(흰색 화살표)을 지나갑니다.

중선에서 한 손가락 너비 옆으로 선을 그으면

이 선상에 층판(검은 화살표)이 있습니다.

 laminae on this line (black arrows)

두 손가락 너비 옆으로 이동하면

이 선상에 facet joints(화살표 머리)이 있습니다.

E, 외부 후두 돌기; C2, 제2 경추의 척추돌기; C7, 제7 경추의 척추돌기.

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Figure 2
Surface anatomy of the anterior neck region. Below the chin, hyoid bone (H) situated opposite the 3rd cervical vertebra can be easily palpated at midline. A finger's breadth below, there is the laryngeal prominence of the thyroid cartilage (T). The outlines of the thyroid cartilage are readily palpated. Below its lower, anterior part of the cricoid cartilage (C) forms an important landmark on the front of the neck because it lies opposite the 6th cervical vertebra. Arrow indicates sternocleidomastoid muscle.

목 앞쪽 부위의 표면 해부학. 턱 아래, 제3경추와 마주보는 위치에 위치한 설골(H)은 중간선에서 쉽게 촉지할 수 있습니다. 그 아래 한 손가락 너비 아래에는 갑상선 연골의 후두 돌출부(T)가 있습니다. 갑상선 연골의 윤곽은 쉽게 촉지할 수 있습니다.

그 아래, 전방 부분의 후두 연골(C)은 제6경추와 마주보고 있기 때문에 목 앞쪽의 중요한 지표가 됩니다. 화살표는 흉쇄유돌근을 나타냅니다.

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Figure 3
Surface anatomy of the lateral neck region.

Below mastoid process (M), articular pillars (white arrows) can be palpated. At base of neck, transverse process of the 7th cervical vertebra (black arrow) can be palpated deeply at the anterior border of trapezius (arrowheads).

목의 측면 표면 해부학.

유양돌기(M) 아래에 관절 기둥  articular pillars (흰색 화살표)을 만져볼 수 있습니다.

목의 기저부에서 제7경추의 횡돌기(검은색 화살표)는 anterior border of trapezius에서 깊게 만져질 수 있습니다.

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Figure 4
(A) Ultrasonography on longitudinal scan at midline of the posterior cervical area shows the prominent 7th spinous process from which other cervical spinous processes can be counted upwards. (B) Position of probe (black bar) for (A) on the artificial spine model.

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Figure 5
(A) Ultrasonography on posterior longitudinal paravertebral sonogram shows laminae of cervical spines (arrows). (B) Position of probe for (A) on the artificial spine model.

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Figure 6
(A) Ultrasonography on longitudinal scan at midline of the anterior cervical area shows thyroid cartilage (T) and distally, cricoid cartilage (C) which lies opposite the 6th cervical vertebra. (B) Proximally, hyoid bone (H) situated opposite the 3rd cervical vertebra is shown below the chin.

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Figure 7
(A) Ultrasonography on anterior transverse scan at the level of cricoid cartilage shows thyroid gland (Th) in midline. (B) Position of probe for (A) on the artificial spine model. (C) By moving the ultrasound probe laterally until the carotid artery (C) can be seen, the 6th cervical transverse process (C6 Tr), carotid artery, internal jugular vein (IJV), vagus nerve (arrow), longus colli (L) omohyoid (arrowheads) and sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) are shown. (D) Esophagus (arrow) is seen behind the trachea (Tr).

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Figure 8
(A) Axial transverse image showing sharp anterior tubercle (white arrow) and posterior tubercle (black arrow) of C6 transverse process. Asterisk indicates exiting nerve root. (B) Position of probe for (A) on the artificial spine model. C, carotid artery; IJV, internal jugular vein.

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Figure 9
Anterior scalene muscle (ASM) is deep to sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) and lateral to the internal jugular vein. Middle scalene (MSM) is found further postero-lateral. Between anterior and middle scalene muscle, visualize the roots or trunks of the brachial plexus (arrowheads) in the interscalene groove. These can appear as round or oval bundles with hypoechoic centers. C, carotid artery; C7 Tr, the 7th cervical transverse process.

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Figure 10
(A) Continue to move the probe posterolaterally around the neck. Posterior tubercle of C6 transverse process (Tr), pedicle (P), facet joint (F), lamina (L) and spinous process (S) can be seen. (B) Position of probe for (A) on the artificial spine model.

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Figure 11
(A) C4 transverse process (C4 Tr) can be shown at the level of carotid artery bifurcation (arrows). (B) C5 transverse process (C5 Tr) is located at the level of upper thyroid gland and has similar size tubercles. (C) C6 transverse process is located at the level of lower thyroid gland and has a sharp, tall anterior tubercle (white arrow). Open arrow indicates low, round posterior tubercle and asterisk is C6 root. (D) Transverse sonogram at C7 vertebral level shows C7 root (asterisk) between vertebral artery (white arrow) and posterior tubercle (black arrow). Anterior tubercle is absent. Vertebral artery is confirmed by Doppler scan in the right side picture. (E) Anterior tubercle is absent and vertebral artery is exposed (arrow) at C7 vertebral level of artificial spine model. Th, thyroid gland.

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Figure 12
(A) Lateral longitudinal sonogram below the mastoid process (arrow) shows transverse processes of C1 (taller and wider) and C2. (B) Position of probe for (A) on the artificial spine model.

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Figure 13
Lateral longitudinal sonogram at C2-3 level shows the 3rd occipital nerve (white arrow) crossing C2-3 joint and C3 medial branch (open arrow) at the waist of articular pillar. (B) Position of probe for (A) on the artificial spine model.

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Figure 14
Doctor should wear mask and sterile gloves, and then sterilize cervical area with bethadine solution. Probe is enveloped by sterile vinyl after coverage with gel to minimize the risk of infection.

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Figure 15
The influence of head rotation. (A) In neutral position of head, sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) overlay the root and plexus (arrows). (B) If the head is turned adequately to opposite side, the SCM moves to the medial side and does not overlay the root and plexus (arrows). C, carotid artery; Tr, transverse process.

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Figure 16
Solid arrows point to the needle in place at the posterior aspect of root during ultrasound-guided selective nerve root block. A, anterior tubercle of C6 transverse process; P, posterior tubercle of C6 transverse process; Asterisk, C6 root.

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Figure 17
(A) Coronal longitudinal sonogram at the level of articular pillars. Medial branches (asterisks) are usually located at the deepest points between articulations. These points are target for out of plane technique. Arrows indicate entries of facet articular joints. (B) Needle (arrow) is inserted into the deepest points between articulations by out of plane technique. Needle is shown as a white spot on the groove. (C) Position of probe for (A) on the artificial spine model.

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Figure 18
(A) Initially achieved transverse sonogram at the level of targeting facet joint. Arrow indicates entry of joint. (B) Moving probe to slight distally and proximally to obtain images of articular pillars on which medial branches run (asterisk). (C) 23 G, 6 cm needle (arrowheads) is introduced by use of real-time in-plane ultrasound guidance to target point for medial branch block. (D) Position of probe for (B) at artificial spine model. S, superior articular process of lower vertebra; I, inferior articular process of upper vertebra; P, articular pilla; L, lamina; Tr, transverse process.

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Figure 19
(A) In-plane approach from the posterior-lateral side of the probe for interscalene brachial plexus block. Needle (arrowheads) is inserted into interscalene groove at an angle of about 45 degrees to the skin surface. The needle tip is slowly advanced towards the plexus, avoiding any sensitive structures. Appropriate needle placement is confirmed by movement of the plexus with the flow of injectant and spread around the entire plexus. (B) Position of probe for (A). Arrow indicates the direction of the needle. ASM, anterior scalene muscle; MSM, middle scalene muscle.

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Figure 20
(A) Needle (arrowheads) is inserted and slowly advanced using lateral-to-medial orientation towards the deep border of the plexus where it meets the subclavian artery in supraclavicular brachial plexus block. (B) Position of probe for (A). Arrow indicates the direction of needle. A, subclavian artery; B, brachial plexus.