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Sonography of peripheral nerves: technique, anatomy, and pathology
Lisa M F Thain1, Dónal B Downey
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
Ultrasound Quarterly
|September 16, 2003
Abstract:
Sonography provides a unique method for evaluating peripheral nerves because of its high spatial resolution, its ability to follow structures over long distances in a limb, and its dynamic nature that allows movement of patient and transducer. When combined with the wide availability and relatively low cost, sonography is an excellent modality for peripheral nerve assessment. The authors review the techniques used in assessment of peripheral nerves, the relevant anatomy, and common pathologic processes.