High-resolution ultrasound visualization of the deep branch of the ulnar nerve
| Autor: | Martin Vierhapper, Hannes Platzgummer, Doris Lieba-Samal, Peter Brugger, Georg Riegler, Gabriela Muschitz, Suren Jengojan, Christopher Pivec, Gerd Bodner |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Physiology
business.industry Ultrasound High resolution ultrasound Dissection (medical) Anatomy medicine.disease 030218 nuclear medicine & medical imaging Ganglion cyst 03 medical and health sciences Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience 0302 clinical medicine Muscle nerve Fresh cadaver Physiology (medical) Healthy volunteers Medicine Neurology (clinical) business Ulnar nerve 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | Muscle & Nerve. 56:1101-1107 |
| ISSN: | 0148-639X |
| DOI: | 10.1002/mus.25614 |
| Popis: | Introduction: The value of imaging the deep branch of the ulnar nerve (DBUN) over its entire course has not been clarified. Therefore, this study evaluates the feasibility of visualizing the DBUN from its origin to the most distal point. Methods: We performed high-resolution ultrasound (HRUS) with high-frequency probes (18–22 MHZ), HRUS-guided ink marking, and consecutive dissection in 8 fresh cadaver hands. In both hands of 10 healthy volunteers (n = 20), the cross-sectional area (CSA) was measured at 2 different locations (R1 and R2). Results: The DBUN was clearly visible in all anatomical specimens and in healthy volunteers. Dissection confirmed HRUS findings in all anatomical specimens. The mean CSA was 1.8 ± 0.5 mm2 at R1 and 1.6 ± 0.4 mm2 at R2. Discussion: This study confirms that the DBUN can be reliably visualized over its entire course with HRUS in anatomical specimens and in healthy volunteers. Muscle Nerve 56: 1101–1107, 2017 |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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