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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2022; 26(02): 140-152
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742393
Review Article

Nerve Imaging in the Wrist

Steven P. Daniels
1   Department of Radiology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, New York, New York
,
Jadie E. De Tolla
2   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, New York, New York
,
Ali Azad
2   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, New York, New York
,
Catherine N. Petchprapa
1   Department of Radiology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, New York, New York
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Abstract

Neuropathic symptoms involving the wrist are a common clinical presentation that can be due to a variety of causes. Imaging plays a key role in differentiating distal nerve lesions in the wrist from more proximal nerve abnormalities such as a cervical radiculopathy or brachial plexopathy. Imaging complements electrodiagnostic testing by helping define the specific lesion site and by providing anatomical information to guide surgical planning. This article reviews nerve anatomy, normal and abnormal findings on ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging, and common and uncommon causes of neuropathy.

Keywords

wrist - magnetic resonance imaging - ultrasonography - peripheral nerves - carpal tunnel syndrome


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24 May 2022

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