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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2022; 26(02): 105-113
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742606
Review Article

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Peripheral Nerves: Technical Considerations

Antje L. Greenfield
1   Section of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
,
Mannan Parrikh
1   Section of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
,
Riti Kanesa-Thasan
1   Section of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Abstract

Advances in ultrasonographic (US) technology featuring high-resolution transducers have revolutionized US over recent years as a modality increasingly used in the evaluation of musculoskeletal structures and peripheral nerves. A wide variety of nerve pathologies can be detected, such as neoplastic and tumorlike lesions, entrapment syndromes, posttraumatic injuries, and inflammatory conditions. US can serve as an imaging tool for guiding percutaneous treatments, such as injection therapies or hydrodissection, and assist with perioperative nerve marking and visualization of peripheral nerves in the operating room. This article describes the normal US appearance of peripheral nerves, US imaging techniques, common peripheral nerve pathologies, and interventional applications.

Keywords

sonography - nerve - neuroma - hydrodissection - cortisone injection - ultrasound

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24 May 2022

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