The past 10 years have seen the explosive expansion of the field of high-resolution imaging of the peripheral nervous system because of technical advances in sonography, allowing for good resolution, rapid imaging and (relatively) inexpensive images of the peripheral nervous structures. This timely volume presents the rapid advances and clinical relevance of high-resolution sonography for peripheral nerve diagnostics in a precise and clinically relevant way. The book begins by describing the characteristics of normal and diseased peripheral nerves, and then discusses the value of sonography in common conditions, with the help of clear and easy-to-understand illustrations to explain how to proceed to identify structures.The topics covered include common entrapment neuropathies (carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, radial neuropathy, peroneal neuropathy) and other conditions in which sonography can play a role in diagnosis, such as CIPD, motor neuropathy with multiple conduction blocks, leprosy, and brachial plexus disorders. "High-Resolution Ultrasonography for Peripheral Nerve Diagnostics" is an essential guide for those involved in the diagnostic work-up of peripheral nerve disorders. It gives a precise and practical overview of this rapidly emerging field whilst maintaining a practical bent. Clinical neurophysiologists, neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, hand surgeons and rehabilitation medicine specialists will all benefit from having this book.
Author(s): Einar P. Wilder-smith, K. Rajendran, Aravinda K. Therimadasamy
Year: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 72
Tags: Медицинские дисциплины;Клинические методы диагностики, лабораторная диагностика;Ультразвуковая диагностика;
Cover......Page 1
Preface......Page 5
Acknowledgements......Page 7
About the Authors......Page 8
Contents......Page 10
Technical Considerations of High Resolution Ultrasonography......Page 12
Appearance and identification......Page 14
Measurements......Page 15
Characteristics of Diseased Peripheral Nerves......Page 17
2. Finding the Nerve......Page 20
Medial antebrachial (L)......Page 21
Brachial Plexus (R)......Page 22
Cervical Roots (C5 & 6) (R)......Page 23
Ilioinguinal Nerve (R)......Page 24
Lateral Femoral Cutaneous (R)......Page 25
Median Nerve (Carpal Tunnel) (R)......Page 26
Peroneal Nerve (Fibular Head) (R)......Page 27
Radial Nerve (Spiral Groove) (R)......Page 28
Radial Nerve (Supinator Canal) (L)......Page 29
Sciatic Nerve (Proximal) (L)......Page 30
Superficial Peroneal Nerve (Shin) (L)......Page 31
Superficial Radial Nerve (Forearm) (R)......Page 32
Sural Nerve (Lower Calf ) (R)......Page 33
Tibial Nerve (Knee) (L)......Page 34
Tibial Nerve (Tarsal Tunnel) (R)......Page 35
Ulnar Nerve (Elbow) (R)......Page 36
Ulnar Nerve (Wrist) (L)......Page 37
Median neuropathies including carpal tunnel syndrome......Page 38
Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow......Page 43
Less Common Entrapment Neuropathies......Page 44
Radial neuropathy......Page 46
Ulnar nerve at the wrist......Page 47
Peroneal neuropathy......Page 49
Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve......Page 50
Morton’s neuroma......Page 52
Brachial plexus......Page 53
Sciatic neuropathy......Page 57
Leprosy......Page 58
Other Uses......Page 60
Nerve Blood Flow......Page 61
References......Page 65
Index......Page 69
