Ultrasound-Guided Injection in Uijeongbu, Korea

Real-time ultrasound (E-CUBE 8 DIA) lets the doctor see tendons, ligaments, bursae and nerves while injecting, for accurate soft-tissue and joint treatment.

In short: Real-time ultrasound (E-CUBE 8 DIA) lets the doctor see tendons, ligaments, bursae and nerves while injecting, for accurate soft-tissue and joint treatment.

What is Ultrasound-Guided Injection?

Ultrasound shows muscles, tendons, ligaments, bursae and nerves in real time without radiation. At Yonsei Leaders the doctor uses an E-CUBE 8 DIA ultrasound both to diagnose soft-tissue problems in the clinic room and to guide the needle during injections into the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, hip and foot. Seeing the target improves accuracy and avoids nearby vessels and nerves.

At a glance

• Type: Image-guided injection
• Korean name: 초음파 유도 주사
• Performed or prescribed by: Dr. Ji Seung-hun, neurosurgeon
• Where: Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic, 1 minute from Balgok Station Exit 2, Uijeongbu

How it works, step by step

1. Diagnostic ultrasound scan of the painful area during your consultation.
2. Skin cleaned; the probe is positioned to show the target structure.
3. Needle advanced under continuous ultrasound view and medication delivered.
4. Immediate review of the result on screen; short rest.

Conditions it is used for

• Frozen Shoulder: Painful stiffening of the shoulder joint capsule, most common between 40 and 60, which limits reaching overhead and behind the back.
• Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and Tear: Damage to the shoulder's stabilising tendons causing pain and weakness lifting the arm, especially overhead.
• Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder: Calcium deposits in the shoulder tendons causing sudden, severe shoulder pain, often treated effectively with shockwave therapy.
• Tennis Elbow: Pain on the outside of the elbow from overused forearm tendons, common in office workers, cooks and parents as well as racket players.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Compression of the median nerve at the wrist causing numbness and tingling in the thumb, index and middle fingers, often worse at night.
• Trigger Finger: A finger that catches, locks or clicks when bending, caused by a thickened tendon sheath.
• De Quervain's Tenosynovitis: Painful inflammation of thumb tendons at the wrist, common in new parents and heavy smartphone users.
• Plantar Fasciitis: Sharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning, caused by overload of the thick band under the foot.
• Knee Osteoarthritis: Wear of the knee cartilage causing pain, stiffness and swelling, especially on stairs and after walking.
• Pes Anserine Bursitis: Pain on the inner side of the knee below the joint, common in women and people with knee arthritis.

Benefits

• No radiation
• Diagnosis and treatment in the same visit
• High accuracy for small tendons and nerves
• Safer needle path away from vessels

Recovery and aftercare

Rest the treated area for 24–48 hours and avoid heavy lifting, then resume rehabilitation exercises as advised.

How many sessions will I need?

Depends on the condition; tendon problems often combine injections with shockwave therapy and exercise.

Cost and insurance

Coverage depends on the exact procedure and your National Health Insurance (NHIS) status; the doctor explains costs before treatment. Many Korean private indemnity (실손) policies reimburse non-covered items. See the full price and insurance guide.

Book: call 031-874-7500. Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic, 3F Yugyeong Bldg II, 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu, Korea, 1 minute from Balgok Station Exit 2. Open Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–14:00. See directions and international patient help.

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