Zhonghua yi xue za zhi
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Zhonghua yi xue za zhi · May 2002
[CT-guided percutaneous needle biopsy and intra-articular injection of sacroiliac joint].
To investigate the clinical value of CT-guided percutaneous needle biopsy and intra-articular injection of sacroiliac joint. ⋯ CT-guided percutaneous puncture is an effective and safe guided method for biopsy and intra-articular injection of sacroiliac joint. The proper level of puncture is by the juncture of the middle 1/3 and lower 1/3 of sacroiliac joint. Needle biopsy helps early diagnosis of AS for patients with uSpA. Intra-articular injection is an effective supplementary therapy for AS and uSpA patients.