Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2021; 25(02): 366-378
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1730406
Review Article

Hand and Wrist Neuropathies: High-resolution Ultrasonography and MR Neurography

Avneesh Chhabra
1   Radiology and Orthopedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
,
Raghu Ratakonda
1   Radiology and Orthopedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
,
Federico Zaottini
2   Radiology Unit, Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Università di Genova, Genova, Italy
3   IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
,
Riccardo Picasso
2   Radiology Unit, Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Università di Genova, Genova, Italy
3   IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
,
Carlo Martinoli
2   Radiology Unit, Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Università di Genova, Genova, Italy
3   IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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Abstract

High-resolution ultrasonography (US) and magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) have followed parallel paths for peripheral nerve imaging with little comparison of the two modalities. They seem equally effective to study a variety of neuropathies affecting large and small nerves in the wrist and hand. This article outlines the technical considerations of US and MRN and discusses normal and abnormal imaging appearances of hand and wrist nerves from etiologies such as entrapment, injury, tumor, and proximal and diffuse neuropathy, with specific case illustrations.

Financial Disclosure

Avneesh Chhabra receives royalties from Jaypee and Wolters. He also serves as a consultant with ICON Medical and Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. Avneesh Chhabra serves as a speaker for Siemens.




Publication History

Article published online:
27 August 2021

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