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Joint injection?

Date: Dec 5, 2019

Question:

"Using fluoroscopic guidance, a 25 gauge needle was advanced to the location where the gluteus medius and minimus tendons attach to the greater trochanter. A small amount of contrast was injected to confirm position of the needle tip. Subsequently, a mixture of Depo-Medrol 80 mg and lidocaine was injected at each site." Is this a hip joint injection?

Question ID : 13156
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