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Peripheral nerves: ultrasound-guided interventional procedures.

Alberto Tagliafico1, Gerd Bodner, Ilan Rosenberg

  • 1Department of Radiology, National Institute for Cancer Research, Largo Rosanna Benzi 10, Genoa, Italy. atagliafico@sirm.org

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Ultrasound (US) guidance enhances peripheral nerve procedures like anesthesia and biopsies by offering real-time visualization, ensuring precise needle placement and minimizing nerve damage risk. This review covers practical techniques and applications for various nerve conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Neurology
  • Interventional Radiology

Background:

  • Peripheral nerve interventions require precise guidance for safety and efficacy.
  • Traditional methods may carry risks of inadvertent nerve injury.
  • Ultrasound (US) offers real-time imaging capabilities beneficial for these procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review specific ultrasound (US)-guided interventional procedures on peripheral nerves.
  • To highlight the advantages of US for imaging guidance in regional anesthesia, nerve biopsies, and injection therapies.
  • To provide practical tips for US-guided needle placement and therapeutic injections.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established and emerging techniques for US-guided peripheral nerve interventions.
  • Discussion of US's role in visualizing needle tips and anatomical structures in real-time.
  • Illustration of US-guided injections for conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome and neuromas.

Main Results:

  • Ultrasound (US) is identified as the optimal modality for peripheral nerve interventions due to its high spatial resolution and real-time imaging.
  • US guidance allows for continuous visualization of the needle tip, ensuring precise placement and reducing the risk of nerve damage.
  • US-guided injections offer a minimally invasive approach with potentially reduced patient discomfort.

Conclusions:

  • Ultrasound (US) guidance is crucial for safe and effective peripheral nerve interventional procedures.
  • The review provides practical insights into US-guided techniques for diagnosis and treatment of various peripheral nerve conditions.
  • US-guided injections represent an effective and patient-friendly therapeutic option.