Brachial Plexus Nerve Injuries and Disorders: MR Imaging-Ultrasound Correlation

Abstract

Multimodality imaging of the brachial plexus is essential to accurately localize the lesion and characterize the pathology and site of injury. A combination of computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, and MR imaging is useful along with clinical and nerve conduction studies. Ultrasound and MR imaging in combination are effective to accurately localize the pathology in most of the cases. Accurate reporting of the pathology with dedicated MR imaging protocols in conjunction with Doppler ultrasound and dynamic imaging provides practical and useful information to help the referring physicians and surgeons to optimize medical or surgical treatment regimens.

Keywords: Brachial plexus; Magnetic resonance neurography; Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome; Neurolymphomatosis; Ultrasound.