Examination of peripheral nerves with imaging techniques

Serving as a direct measure of function, electrophysiological techniques are still the mainstay in the diagnostic workup of diseases of the peripheral nerve system. However, and by nature, electrophysiological studies give no idea of the nerve's morphology, and with respect to the underlying pathology these techniques are for the most part unrewarding. Thus, imaging techniques, applied to the investigation of peripheral nerves, would add most valuable information. The potential of MRI, utilizing conventional sequences, as well as recent developments in ultrasound techniques are reviewed in this article.     «

Serving as a direct measure of function, electrophysiological techniques are still the mainstay in the diagnostic workup of diseases of the peripheral nerve system. However, and by nature, electrophysiological studies give no idea of the nerve's morphology, and with respect to the underlying pathology these techniques are for the most part unrewarding. Thus, imaging techniques, applied to the investigation of peripheral nerves, would add most valuable information. The potential of MRI, utilizing...     »