Elbow for Joint Injection
For practicing soft tissue joint injection used for the treatment of injuries and arthritis.
The arm is presented for the treatment of both Golfer’s and Tennis elbow.
Developed in collaboration with Dr Trevor Silver.
Overview
- Easy-to-use Feedback Console: LEDs light up when correct injection sites have been acquired, point of maximal tenderness has been palpated and when the ulnar nerve has been hit
Realism
- Flexed right elbow, which rotates on the stand
Versatility
- Supplied with ‘No Trace’ marker (non-permanent rapidly fading ink) for illustrating underlying anatomical landmarks
- NB: Not suitable for ultrasound use
Cleaning
- Use a warm damp cloth to clean
Safety
- Contains latex
Skills Gained
- Patient posture and management
- Palpation techniques
- Identifying anatomical landmarks and painful areas
- Injections for:
- Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Golfer’s Elbow (medial epicondylitis)
- Training in fan or cone infiltration techniques
Evidence
Musculoskeletal Injection Skills Competency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residents: A Method for Development and Assessment.
Cuccurullo, S. M. B., David DO; Petagna, Ann Marie MA, PT; Platt, Heather BS; Strax, Thomas E. MD (2004). "Musculoskeletal Injection Skills Competency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residents: A Method for Development and Assessment." American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 83(6)(June 2004): 479-485.
An Instructional Program to Facilitate Teaching Joint/Soft-tissue Injection and Aspiration.
Vogelgesang, S. A. K., Theresa M.; Kreiter, Clarence D. (2002). "An Instructional Program to Facilitate Teaching Joint/Soft-tissue Injection and Aspiration." Journal of General Internal Medicine 17(6): 441-445.
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Carry case
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Feedback console with batteries
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Elbow base unit
Also contains: Elbow Skin (Product No. 30084)
References
Specialist GP Trainees
RAGCP Lifelong Learning Curriculum: Appropriate Procedures (2016): guided and unguided musculoskeletal injections (eg trigger point, joint, bursal, intra-articular, carpal tunnel, nerve blocks) The RACGP Curriculum for Australian General Practice 2011: Musculoskeletal Medicine, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Identify and acquire musculoskeletal procedural skill competency levels appropriate for the required service provision level, eg. if performing joint injections ensure skill competency level has been acquired.
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