Ultrasound-guided intervention techniques in the ankle and foot: a comprehensive guide

J Ultrason. 2026 Mar 31;26(104):20260009. doi: 10.15557/jou.2026.0009. eCollection 2026 Apr. ABSTRACT Ultrasound-guided interventions in the ankle and foot are safe, accurate, and effective procedures for both diagnostic and therapeutic management of soft-tissue and joint diseases. They are increasingly popular due to advances in ultrasound technology and the increasing availability of ultrasound scanners. These procedures can […]

Biomechanical response and post-intervention pain after dry needling, percutaneous electrolysis, and percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on upper trapezius muscle

J Tissue Viability. 2026 Nov 1;36(1):101082. doi: 10.1016/j.jtv.2026.101082. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN), percutaneous electrolysis (PE), and percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) are invasive techniques widely used in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. While their clinical effects on pain have been investigated, their immediate impact on muscle biomechanical properties remains unclear. This study compared […]

Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Tendon Dry Needling for Recalcitrant Distal Biceps Tendinopathy: A Case Series

Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2026 Nov 1;21(11):1144-1158. doi: 10.26603/001c.172557. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Distal biceps brachii insertional tendinopathy occurs in approximately 2.6 per 100,000 individuals per year, more commonly affecting middle-aged males. Dry needling with percutaneous tendon fenestration is a common treatment for insertional tendinopathies. However, little evidence supports this treatment for the distal […]

Short-Term Pain Outcomes of Trigger Point Injection Versus Dry Needling for Acute Myofascial Low Back Pain in the Emergency Department: A Prospective Randomized Comparative Study

Med Sci Monit. 2026 Nov 1;32:e953682. doi: 10.12659/MSM.953682. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Acute myofascial low back pain prompts emergency department visits, where rapid pain relief matters. Trigger point injection and dry needling are used for myofascial trigger points, but comparative evidence in emergency care is limited. This study compared the short-term analgesic effectiveness of trigger point injection […]

Ultrasonographic and Electromyographic Evaluation of the Effects of Deep Versus Superficial Dry Needling on Myofascial Trigger Points in Patients with Neck Pain: A Triple-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial

Biosensors (Basel). 2026 Oct 18;16(10):583. doi: 10.3390/bios16100583. ABSTRACT Background: The physiological differences between deep dry needling (DDN) and superficial dry needling (SDN) for myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) remain unclear. This randomized clinical trial compared the impact of DDN and SDN on ultrasonographic, surface electromyographic (sEMG), and clinical outcomes in patients with non-specific neck pain and […]