Hand and Elbow Nerve Entrapments: MR Imaging Evaluation.

Journal: Magnetic resonance imaging clinics of North America
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Abstract

Entrapment neuropathies are the result of compression, displacement, traction, or irritation of peripheral nerves due to anatomic and/or dynamic factors at specific anatomic sites. This article reviews the current magnetic resonance neurography techniques, image evaluation considerations, and specific features of ulnar, median, and radial nerve entrapments at the most common locations at the elbow, forearm, and wrist.

Authors

  • Nicolae V Bolog
    Owner of Phoenix Swiss Med GmbH, Munchenstein, Switzerland.
  • Gustav Andreisek
    Institute of Radiology, Cantonal Hospital Thurgau, Munsterlingen, Switzerland; University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. Electronic address: gustav@andreisek.de.
  • Amelie M Lutz
    Institute of Radiology, Cantonal Hospital Thurgau, Munsterlingen, Switzerland.