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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2024; 28(06): 718-724
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1790562
Review Article

Ultrasound for Postoperative and Iatrogenic Peripheral Nerve Lesions: What Do Radiologists Need to Know?

Elena E. Drakonaki 
1   Department of Anatomy, Medical School of the University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
2   Department of MSK Imaging, Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound Practice, Heraklion, Greece
,
Mitja Rupreht
3   Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
4   Medical Faculty Maribor, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
,
Andrea Klauser
5   Department of Radiology, Medical University Innsbruck, Rheumatology- and Sports Imaging, Innsbruck, Austria
,
Lionel Pesquer
6   Department of Radiology, Clinique du Sport de Bordeaux Mérignac, Bordeaux, France
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Abstract

Iatrogenic nerve injuries are common and require an immediate accurate diagnosis to allow surgical treatment within a short window of opportunity. Targeted investigation using high-resolution ultrasound (US) allows an accurate diagnosis in the acute phase when electrophysiology has a limited role. By identifying the exact site of injury, mechanism, and type of nerve damage, US can help determine the prognosis of the lesion and the need for surgical management. This pictorial review discusses the role of high-resolution US in the work-up of iatrogenic nerve injuries, with an emphasis on US appearances and the clinical knowledge needed by the radiologist to provide solutions to clinical challenges.

Keywords

ultrasound - Iatrogenic - postoperative - nerve injury


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Artikel online veröffentlicht:
19. November 2024

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