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Review
. 2014 Sep;29(5):314-9.
doi: 10.5001/omj.2014.86.

High resolution ultrasound in the evaluation and management of traumatic peripheral nerve injuries: review of the literature

Ahmed Alaqeel  1 , Feras Alshomer  2
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High resolution ultrasound in the evaluation and management of traumatic peripheral nerve injuries: review of the literature

Ahmed Alaqeel et al. Oman Med J. 2014 Sep.

Abstract

High-resolution ultrasound has been used as an important tool in the diagnosis, management and monitoring of both acute and chronic peripheral nerve injuries. According to literature, it demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for the detection of specific pathologies and its ability to differentiate between them. Literature has been reviewed, summarizing the specific finding of such modality in various peripheral neuropathies and with a specific focus over its role in evaluation and management of traumatic peripheral neuropathies.

Keywords: Evaluation; Management; Peripheral nervous system; Ultrasonography.

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Cross-sectional sonographic view of normal femoral nerve showing hyperechoic echo texture with few intraneural fascicles and associated hypoechoic background.
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