Injection into the Longus Colli Muscle via the Thyroid Gland

Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements

article

Małgorzata Tyślerowicz¹  Wolfgang H. Jost² 

[1] Department of Neurophysiology, Copernicus Memorial Hospital;Parkinson-Klinik Ortenau

关键词: Anterior sagittal shift;    longus colli;    thyroid gland;    sonography;    electromyography;   

DOI  :  10.5334/tohm.489

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Ubiquity Press

【 摘 要 】

Background: Anterior forms of cervical dystonia are considered to be the most difficult to treat because of the deep cervical muscles that can be involved. Case Report: We report the case of a woman with cervical dystonia who presented with anterior sagittal shift, which required injections through the longus colli muscle to obtain a satisfactory outcome. The approach via the thyroid gland was chosen. Discussion: The longus colli muscle can be injected under electromyography (EMG), computed tomography (CT), ultrasonography (US), or endoscopy guidance. We recommend using both ultrasonography and electromyography guidance as excellent complementary techniques for injection at the C5-C6 level.

【 授权许可】

CC BY