Marco Aurelio Ramírez Huaranga , Juan Carlos Quevedo Abeledo , Julio Sánchez Martin , Álvaro García Martos , Angel Estuardo Plasencia Ezaine , David Castro Corredor , Vanesa Hernández Hernández , Yanira Pérez Vera , Enrique Ornilla Laraundogoitia , Rocío Arenal Lopez , Félix Manuel Francisco Hernández , Cristina Zamora Ramos , Paz Collado Ramos , Fernando Felipe Poma Vera , Javier Seoane Romero , Tamara Libertad Rodríguez Araya , en representación del Grupo de Trabajo INTERVSER
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Abstract
Introduction
Interventional procedures are highly useful and applicable in rheumatology for degenerative and inflammatory diseases such a therapeutic alternative available for our patients.
Objective
To describe the current clinical characteristics of interventional procedures in rheumatology departments in our country and to identify the training needs in this area.
Material and methods
This is a multicenter, observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study conducted through a survey sent to all heads of rheumatology departments/sections across the national territory, registered with the Spanish Society of Rheumatology.
Results
A total of 38 appropriately completed and valid surveys were received for analysis (56% of those sent). A percentage of 94.7 of the departments have one or more ultrasound machines, and 60.53% have a designated physical space specifically for performing procedures. A percentage of 97.73 perform joint injections, 31.58% perform sacroiliac joint injections, 21.05% perform lumbar facet injections, 15.79% perform myofascial injections, 13.16% perform epidural injections, and only 5.26% have access to radiofrequency therapy. Other procedures described were synovial biopsy (15.79%), salivary gland biopsy (10.53%), and isotopic synoviorthesis (7.89%). In 89.47% of the departments, the procedures are part of the rheumatology activities services, and 73.68% have nursing/auxiliary nursing support. Finally, 81.6% agree that there is insufficient specific training in performing more complex procedures.
Conclusion
The 21st-century rheumatologist must also be trained in performing interventional procedures for the treatment of mechanical and/or inflammatory pain, with the aim of incorporating them into their daily clinical practice and continuing to expand the range of care we can offer our patients.
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