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Ultrasound visualization of nerve remodeling after strenuous exercise
Author(s) -
Kerasnoudis Antonios
Publication year - 2016
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.24948
Subject(s) - medicine , nerve conduction velocity , ultrasound , median nerve , ankle , elbow , tibial nerve , wrist , anatomy , peripheral , carpal tunnel syndrome , ulnar nerve , carpal tunnel , surgery , radiology , stimulation
: The aim of this case study is to describe the use of nerve ultrasound to visualize the morphological changes that occur during conduction velocity alterations after strenuous exercise. Methods : A 32‐year‐old, healthy runner underwent clinical, electrophysiological, and ultrasound evaluation 24 hours before, 30 minutes after, and 24 hours after a marathon. Results : An increase in motor conduction velocity of the median, ulnar, radial, and tibial nerves and sensory conduction velocity of the median and ulnar nerves was found between pre‐ and post‐marathon studies. An increase in the cross‐sectional area of the median (carpal tunnel), ulnar (Guyon canal and elbow), fibular (fibular head), and tibial (ankle) nerves was documented. No changes in the MRC sum scale score of the various peripheral nerves were detected. Conclusion : The case described shows the morphological changes that occur in healthy peripheral nerves during conduction velocity alterations. Muscle Nerve 53: 320–324, 2016