Ultrasonography for nerve compression syndromes of the upper extremity.

Author: Soo Jung CHOI ¹ ; Jae Hong AHN ; Dae Shik RYU ; Chae Hoon KANG ; Seung Mun JUNG ; Man Soo PARK ; Dong Rock SHIN
Author Information

1. Department of Radiology, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung, Korea. sjchoi@gnah.co.kr
Publication Type:Review
Keywords: Nerve compression syndromes; Upper extremity; Median nerve; Radial nerve; Ulnar nerve; Ultrasonography
MeSH: Median Nerve; Nerve Compression Syndromes*; Radial Nerve; Ulnar Nerve; Ultrasonography*; Upper Extremity*
From: Ultrasonography 2015;34(4):275-291
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Nerve compression syndromes commonly involve the nerves in the upper extremity. High-resolution ultrasonography (US) can satisfactorily assess these nerves and may detect the morphological changes of the nerves. US can also reveal the causes of nerve compression when structural abnormalities or space-occupying lesions are present. The most common US finding of compression neuropathy is nerve swelling proximal to the compression site. This article reviews the normal anatomic location and US appearances of the median, ulnar, and radial nerves. Common nerve compression syndromes in the upper extremity and their US findings are also reviewed.