Ultrasound Diagnosis of Upper Extremity Peripheral Entrapment Neuropathies: A Narrative Review

JBJS Rev. 2024 Sep 19;12(9). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.24.00099. eCollection 2024 Sep 1.

Abstract

» Diagnostic ultrasound evaluation has become an important adjunct to electrodiagnostic studies in the diagnosis of upper extremity entrapment neuropathy. » For the common median and ulnar entrapment neuropathies, published normative values for nerve cross-sectional area at the wrist and elbow have demonstrated a high degree of diagnostic validity of diagnostic ultrasound. » Expert consensus on best practice for the clinical use of these reference is lacking and should be a logical next step in the deployment of ultrasound for upper extremity neuropathy evaluation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes* / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography*
  • Upper Extremity* / diagnostic imaging
  • Upper Extremity* / innervation