Abstract
High-resolution ultrasound serves as a fast, accessible, reliable, and radiation-free
tool for anatomical and dynamic evaluation of various peripheral nerves. It can be
used not only to identify and diagnose peripheral nerve and perineural pathology accurately
but also to guide various nerve and perineural interventions. We describe the normal
and pathologic appearances of peripheral nerves, the pathologies commonly affecting
the individual peripheral nerves, and the current ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve
interventions and techniques. Future directions are also highlighted.
Keywords
ultrasound - peripheral nerve - intervention - ablation - nerve entrapment
