High-resolution magnetic resonance imaging of the lower extremity nerves. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the nerves, commonly known as MR neurography is increasingly being used as noninvasive means of diagnosing peripheral nerve disease. High-resolution imaging protocols aimed at imaging the nerves of the hip, thigh, knee, leg, ankle, and foot can demonstrate traumatic or iatrogenic injury, tumorlike lesions, or entrapment of the nerves, causing a potential loss of motor and sensory function in the affected area. A thorough understanding of normal MR imaging and gross anatomy, as well as MR findings in the presence of peripheral neuropathies will aid in accurate diagnosis and ultimately help guide clinical management.

publication date

  • May 16, 2013

Research

keywords

  • Image Enhancement
  • Leg Injuries
  • Lower Extremity
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neuroimaging
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84887132337

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.nic.2013.03.027

PubMed ID

  • 24210318

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 24

issue

  • 1