Ultrasound of the peripheral nerves of the lower extremity
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Ultrasound, Nerve fibers, Lower extremityAbstract
Recent advances in ultrasound technology and the development of high-resolution ultrasound transducers have enabled detailed depiction of superficial musculoskeletal structures, tendons and nerves, allowing the method to become more competitive, positioning it as the first choice over other imaging modalities in the assessment of tendon and nerve diseases. While in the past considered as complementary to magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, modern ultrasound has clearly become competitive. It is now the imaging modality of choice for evaluating tendon and neural pathology. The major advantages of ultrasound include dynamic evaluation of structures, low cost and wide availability. The main disadvantage is a high degree of operator dependency and the experience of the operator is essential for its acquisition and interpretation. This article reviews the technique and anatomical markers in the ultrasound appearance of the most common peripheral nerves of the lower limb.
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