Ultrasonography for nerve compression syndromes of the upper extremity

Nerve compression syndromes commonly involve the nerves in the upper extremity. High-resolution ultrasonography (US) can satisfactorily assess these nerves and may detect the morphological changes of the nerves. US can also reveal the causes of nerve compression when structural abnormalities or spac...

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Published in:Ultrasonography (Seoul, Korea) 2015, 34(4), , pp.275-291
Main Authors: Choi, Soo-Jung, Ahn, Jae Hong, Ryu, Dae Shik, Kang, Chae Hoon, Jung, Seung Mun, Park, Man Soo, Shin, Dong-Rock
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abnormalities
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Compressing
Denervation
Elbow
Hematoma
Lesions
Ligaments
Magnetic resonance imaging
Median nerve
Nerve compression syndromes
Nerves
Nervous system
Radial nerve
Review
Swelling
Ulnar nerve
Ultrasonic imaging
Ultrasonography
Upper extremity
Veins & arteries
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Summary:Nerve compression syndromes commonly involve the nerves in the upper extremity. High-resolution ultrasonography (US) can satisfactorily assess these nerves and may detect the morphological changes of the nerves. US can also reveal the causes of nerve compression when structural abnormalities or space-occupying lesions are present. The most common US finding of compression neuropathy is nerve swelling proximal to the compression site. This article reviews the normal anatomic location and US appearances of the median, ulnar, and radial nerves. Common nerve compression syndromes in the upper extremity and their US findings are also reviewed.
ISSN:2288-5919
2288-5943
DOI:10.14366/usg.14060