biostudies-literatureUnknown10(8)Lam KHSUltrasound-guided needle placement into the cervical intervertebral discs using a lateral-to-medial approach is reportedly possible. Clinically, however, patients commonly present with very high uncovertebral joints or narrowed intervertebral spaces, making the method difficult or impossible. This report presents a novel ultrasound-guided needle placement technique to the cervical intervertebral discs using a more medial approach between the trachea/thyroid gland and the carotid sheath. A patient presented with neck pain radiating to the right shoulder and right-sided interscapular regions that affected his sleep and daily functioning. Physiotherapy, selective nerve root block, and percutaneous endoscopic right C7 laminotomy did not sufficiently improve his condition, which progressed to bHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)1427https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9408075biostudies-literatureNovel Ultrasound-Guided Cervical Intervertebral Disc Injection of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Cervicodiscogenic Pain: A Case Report and Technical Note.PMC9408075Lam KHSWu YTNg TKTHung CYWu TJChen WHLai WWLin JAfalseNovel Ultrasound-Guided Cervical Intervertebral Disc Injection of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Cervicodiscogenic Pain: A Case Report and Technical Note.Ultrasound-guided needle placement into the cervical intervertebral discs using a lateral-to-medial approach is reportedly possible. Clinically, however, patients commonly present with very high uncovertebral joints or narrowed intervertebral spaces, making the method difficult or impossible. This report presents a novel ultrasound-guided needle placement technique to the cervical intervertebral discs using a more medial approach between the trachea/thyroid gland and the carotid sheath. A patient presented with neck pain radiating to the right shoulder and right-sided interscapular regions that affected his sleep and daily functioning. Physiotherapy, selective nerve root block, and percutaneous endoscopic right C7 laminotomy did not sufficiently improve his condition, which progressed to b2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Jul2025-04-19T01:37:05.799Z2025-04-07T12:22:22.997ZS-EPMC94080753601108410.3390/healthcare10081427