Peripheral Nerve Ultrasound-guided Intervention: From the Basics to Sonosurgery

Ultrasound-guided intervention of peripheral nerves is a new and promising branch of sonography. It offers minimally invasive therapeutic solutions with relatively little effort and has thus become an alternative to surgical procedures for managing entrapment neuropathies. It has shown considerable success in treating carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as other neuropathies caused by compression or focal strangulations. Sonosurgery, in particular, has become established as a validated reliable alternative to both open and endoscopic surgery. This review article critically examines the historical development of peripheral nerve ultrasound-guided intervention, leading ultimately to sonosurgery, and describes potential future uses.