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Sonographic Evaluation of Superficial Peroneal Nerve Abnormalities
O Kenechi Nwawka1,2, Susan Lee1,2, Theodore T Miller1,2
11 Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021.
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|August 1, 2018
Summary
Ultrasound (US) effectively visualizes superficial peroneal nerve (SPN) abnormalities. Scar encasement, neuroma, and laceration were the most common findings in 181 patients examined.
Area of Science:
- Neuroanatomy
- Medical Imaging
- Orthopedics
Background:
- The superficial peroneal nerve (SPN) is crucial for lower leg function.
- Understanding SPN anatomy is vital for diagnosing nerve pathologies.
- Sonography offers a non-invasive method for evaluating peripheral nerves.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the detailed anatomy of the superficial peroneal nerve.
- To characterize the sonographic appearances of SPN abnormalities.
- To correlate sonographic findings with clinical diagnoses.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective chart review of ultrasound examinations.
- Focused analysis of superficial peroneal nerve (SPN) imaging from 2014 to 2016.
- Inclusion of 181 patient examinations.
Main Results:
- Superficial peroneal nerve (SPN) abnormalities are clearly depicted using ultrasound (US).
- The most frequent abnormalities identified were scar encasement, neuroma, and laceration.
- Ultrasound demonstrated high efficacy in visualizing these specific SPN pathologies.
Conclusions:
- Sonography is a valuable tool for diagnosing superficial peroneal nerve (SPN) conditions.
- Common US findings include scar encasement, neuroma, and laceration of the SPN.
- The study confirms the utility of US in evaluating SPN integrity and pathology.
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