Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2018; 22(03): 364-374
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1641571
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Ultrasound-Guided Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Pathology

Nathan Dettori
1   Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
,
Hema Choudur
2   Department of Radiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
,
Avneesh Chhabra
1   Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Publication Date:
23 May 2018 (online)

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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.