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High‐resolution ultrasound visualization of the subcutaneous nerves of the forearm: A feasibility study in anatomic specimens
Author(s) -
Moritz Thomas,
Prosch Helmut,
Pivec Christopher H.,
Sachs Alexander,
Pretterklieber Michael L.,
Kriechbaumer Lukas,
Happak Wolfgang,
Bodner Gerd
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
muscle and nerve
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1097-4598
pISSN - 0148-639X
DOI - 10.1002/mus.24064
Subject(s) - forearm , medicine , ultrasound , anatomy , subcutaneous tissue , nuclear medicine , radiology , pathology
: The aim of this ultrasound‐anatomical study was to evaluate the ability of high‐resolution ultrasound (HRUS) to visualize and infiltrate small subcutaneous nerves of the forearm in anatomic specimens. Methods : Seven nonembalmed human bodies (4 men, 3 women; mean age at death, 60 years) were included in the study. Two investigators scanned the anatomic specimens using 15‐MH z and 18‐MH z HRUS transducers. The lateral, medial, and posterior antebrachial cutaneous nerves were scanned and interventionally marked with ink using HRUS‐guidance. Subsequently, dissections were performed to assess the anatomical correlation of HRUS findings. Results : All 3 nerves were identified consistently using HRUS. The precision of the ink‐markings was excellent, with good correlation with the small peripheral branches of all 3 nerves. Conclusions : HRUS can identify precisely the small subcutaneous nerves of the forearm and may aid in both diagnosis and therapy in cases of neuropathy. Muscle Nerve 49 : 676–679, 2014