research-article | 30-November-2020
Aim of the study
The aim of this study is to perform a systemic review of the available literature and current knowledge on the normal, variant and pathological anatomical course patterns and visual presentations of the median nerve in ultrasound examination. The goal of this article is to introduce readers to the basics of ultrasonography (US) of the peripheral nerves of the upper extremity with a focus on the median nerve. The common and important anatomic variations will be reviewed
Kitija Nulle,
Aija Jaudzema
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 21 , ISSUE 87, 318–325
research-article | 15-June-2020
Introduction
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common type of neuropathy with a prevalence estimated at between 0.1–0.5%(1). The condition involves the entrapment of the median nerve under the flexor retinaculum, causing weakness, paresthesia and pain at the wrist and hand, and thus decreasing the quality of life. The severity of the disorder and effectiveness of any therapeutic intervention are typically determined by physical examination involving functional, performance and pain
Yasemin Durum Polat,
Elif Aydın,
Fikriye Sinem Ince,
Mehmet Bilgen
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 20 , ISSUE 81, e90–e94
Research Article | 29-March-2016
basis of the collected data, the author has performed multiple analyses to confirm the usefulness of ultrasound imaging for postoperative evaluation of CTS treatment efficacy.ResultsAmong all 62 patients, 3 months after surgical median nerve decompression: in 40 patients, CTS symptoms subsided completely, and sonographic evaluation did not show median nerve entrapment signs; in 9 patients, CTS symptoms persisted or exacerbated, and ultrasound proved nerve compression revealing preserved flexor
Katarzyna Kapuścińska,
Andrzej Urbanik
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 16 , ISSUE 64, 16–24
Original Paper | 13-September-2016
median nerve compression at the level of the carpal tunnel in all of the examined patients. This was further confi rmed during surgical procedures. The mean value of the cross-sectional area at the proximal part of the pisiform bone was 17.45 mm2 (min. 12 mm2, max. 31 mm2). Nerve hypoechogenicity proximal to the nerve compression site was visible in all 62 patients (100%). Increased nerve vascularity on the transverse section was present in 50 patients (80.65%). Conclusions: Ultrasonography with the
Katarzyna Kapuścińska,
Andrzej Urbanik
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 15 , ISSUE 62, 283–291
Review | 30-June-2017
profundus tendons, flexor pollicis longus, flexor carpi radialis tendon, median nerve and flexor retinaculum; in the carpal tunnel as well as proximally and distally to it: the ulnar nerve, ulnar artery and veins; the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle; carpal joints.
Cyprian Olchowy,
Daniel Soliński,
Mateusz Łasecki,
Paweł Dąbrowski,
Szymon Urban,
Urszula Zaleska-Dorobisz
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 17 , ISSUE 69, 123–128
Original Paper | 13-September-2016
treatment of the median nerve (1), after surgical treatment of the ulnar nerve (2) and other postoperative neuropathies (3). All patients underwent the interview, physical examination and ultrasound examination. The ultrasound examinations were performed with Esaote MyLab 50 and MyLab 60 systems. Based on the clinical and US examinations, the patients were qualified for either surgical (51 cases) or conservative treatment (20 cases). An EMG examination was also performed in certain patients (60 cases
Berta Kowalska
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 15 , ISSUE 61, 151–163