Shear wave elastography of the radial nerve in healthy subjects

Objective This study was performed to examine the sonoelastographic features of the radial nerve in healthy subjects. Methods In this observational cross-sectional study, shear wave elastography was used to evaluate the radial nerve. The cross-sectional area and stiffness were measured. Results The...

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Published in:Journal of international medical research 2021-01, Vol.49 (1), p.300060520987938-300060520987938
Main Authors: Bedewi, Mohamed A, Kotb, Mamdouh A, Aldossary, Nasser M, Abodonya, Ahmed M, Saleh, Ayman K, Swify, Sherine Mohamed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Elastic Modulus
Elasticity Imaging Techniques
Elbow
Healthy Volunteers
Humans
Prospective Clinical Research Report
Radial Nerve - diagnostic imaging
Reproducibility of Results
Self defense
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Summary:Objective This study was performed to examine the sonoelastographic features of the radial nerve in healthy subjects. Methods In this observational cross-sectional study, shear wave elastography was used to evaluate the radial nerve. The cross-sectional area and stiffness were measured. Results The study included 37 nerves in 20 healthy adult subjects. The mean cross-sectional area of the radial nerve at the arm was 6.1 mm2. The mean stiffness of the radial nerve in the short axis was 30.3 kPa, and that in the long axis was 34.9 kPa. The elasticity measurements were significantly different between the long axis and short axis. Conclusion The elastic modulus of the radial nerve was studied in healthy subjects and can serve as a reference for future assessment of different radial nerve pathologies.
ISSN:0300-0605
1473-2300
DOI:10.1177/0300060520987938