[Diagnostic nerve ultrasonography].
[Diagnostic nerve ultrasonography].
Radiologe. 2017 Feb 10;:
Authors: Bäumer T, Grimm A, Schelle T
Abstract
CLINICAL/METHODICAL ISSUE: For the diagnostics of nerve lesions an imaging method is necessary to visualize peripheral nerves and their surrounding structures for an etiological classification.
STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS: Clinical neurological and electrophysiological investigations provide functional information about nerve lesions. The information provided by a standard magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination is inadequate for peripheral nerve diagnostics; however, MRI neurography is suitable but on the other hand a resource and time-consuming method.
METHODICAL INNOVATIONS: Using ultrasonography for peripheral nerve diagnostics.
PERFORMANCE: With ultrasonography reliable diagnostics of entrapment neuropathies and traumatic nerve lesions are possible. The use of ultrasonography for neuropathies shows that a differentiation between different forms is possible.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Nerve ultrasonography is an established diagnostic tool. In addition to the clinical examination and clinical electrophysiology, structural information can be obtained, which results in a clear improvement in the diagnostics. Ultrasonography has become an integral part of the diagnostic work-up of peripheral nerve lesions in neurophysiological departments.
PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Nerve ultrasonography ...
Source: Der Radiologe - Category: Radiology Authors: Bäumer T, Grimm A, Schelle T Tags: Radiologe Source Type: research