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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2015; 19(02): 160-167
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1545078
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High-Resolution Imaging of Upper Limb Neuropathies

Benjamin Matthew Howe
1   Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
,
Robert J. Spinner
2   Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
,
Joel P. Felmlee
1   Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
,
Kimberly K. Amrami
1   Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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12 March 2015 (online)

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Abstract

MRI of the peripheral nerves continues to grow technologically and in clinical use. This article reviews the technological aspects and basic interpretation of high-resolution MR imaging of the upper extremity nerves. These techniques work with 1.5-, or preferably 3-T, scanners regardless of vendors. The article also includes selected pitfalls in the interpretation of upper extremity nerve MRI.

Keywords

neurography - peripheral nerve MRI - upper extremity neuropathy - upper extremity entrapments
 

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