ID: 212907 Techniques and Considerations for Ultrasound Guided Placement of an Injectable Peripheral Nerve Stimulator

Ultrasound technology advancements over the past few decades have enabled its usage in medical applications beyond diagnostic imaging. Conventional imaging modalities (i.e., fluoroscopy) are limited, as they do not allow for soft tissue visualization and expose patients to ionizing radiation. Ultrasound-guided injection has become a standard practice, allowing clinicians to view soft tissue structures and peripheral non-axial neural targets without use of ionizing radiation. Visualization of soft tissue structures using ultrasound also allows closer proximity targeting when placing simulators for a range of peripheral anatomical structures, as neural anatomy can vary between patients. Here we present methods for ultrasound-guided placement of an injectable peripheral nerve stimulator.