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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2025; 29(01): 076-084
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1791756
Review Article

Peripheral Nerve Injuries: Preoperative Evaluation and Postoperative Imaging

Steven P. Daniels 
1   Department of Radiology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, New York, New York
,
Jacques H. Hacquebord 
2   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, New York, New York
3   Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic 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
,
Ronald S. Adler 
1   Department of Radiology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, New York, New York
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Abstract

Imaging plays an important role in evaluating peripheral nerves. In the preoperative setting, imaging helps overcome pitfalls of electrodiagnostic testing and provides key anatomical information to guide surgical management. In the postoperative setting, imaging also offers key information for treating physicians, although it comes with several challenges due to postsurgical changes and alteration of normal anatomy. This article reviews our approach to peripheral nerve imaging, including how we use imaging in the pre- and postoperative setting for several common indications.

Keywords

peripheral nerves - cubital tunnel syndrome - carpal tunnel syndrome - nerve injury


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Artikel online veröffentlicht:
11. Februar 2025

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