High-Resolution Ultrasonography for the Diagnosis of Brachial Plexus Root Lesions

Zhu, Yong; Mu, Nannan; Zheng, Minjuan; Zhang, Yunchu; Feng, Hua; Cong, Rong; Zhou, Xiaodong; Chen, Dingzhang

doi:10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2014.02.012

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“…A case series of 4 patients with brachial plexus traction injury reported US evaluation of the supraclavicular plexus was feasible, although imaging of the lower roots/trunks was limited . Another report described a cohort of 29 patients with brachial plexus nerve root avulsion injury preoperatively characterized on US, with the majority of the injuries occurring due to vehicular accidents . Other cases in this study were related to accidental falls from heights .…”

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Ultrasound imaging of brachial plexus trauma in gunshot injury

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Introduction Brachial plexus trauma related to gunshot (GS) injury requires early examination and characterization to ensure appropriate treatment. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be contraindicated when there are metal fragments in a patient's body. Ultrasound (US) may present an alternative to imaging GS‐related brachial plexus injury. Methods Three patients with GS‐related brachial plexus injury who underwent US imaging evaluation at our institution were identified. A retrospective review of the patients’ medical records was performed. Results US characterization of nerve abnormalities after GS injury to the brachial plexus was in agreement with electrodiagnostic and intraoperative findings. Discussion Information from the US reports was useful in preparation for brachial plexus reconstruction surgery. As such, US has unique utility when MRI cannot be performed. US imaging can provide useful characterization of the brachial plexus after GS injury when performed by an experienced operator. Muscle Nerve 59:707–711, 2019

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“…A few studies have described the use of US in diagnosing brachial plexus trauma at the root level . A case illustration described brachial plexus root avulsion and neuroma in continuity detected on US and corroborated intraoperatively .…”

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Ultrasound imaging of brachial plexus trauma in gunshot injury

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“…Early diagnosis of brachial plexopathies is crucial for timely treatment . Radiologic imaging of brachial plexus is well described, and US and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the preferred imaging modalities .…”

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“…Also, no abnormality can be revealed in cases of neuropraxia, in which nerve continuity is not disrupted . Advances in the technology of US machines and transducers, wide availability, and the ease of use of US makes it an effective modality for brachial plexus imaging and can focus on the cross‐sectional area, continuity, echogenicity, vascularity, and the presence of masses . Reduced mobility, increased thickness, hypervascularity, and a heterogeneous echo texture are the common findings of neuropathies .…”

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Shear Wave and Strain Elastographic Features of the Brachial Plexus in Healthy Adults: Reliability of the Findings—a Pilot Study

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et al. 2018

J of Ultrasound Medicine

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“…In addition, an excess of browncolored fat tissue leads to a different appearance. Consequently, there has been increased use in recent years of US as a non-invasive imaging technique to visualize cervical roots in the [5,6]. Even though it is initially difficult to see the brachial plexus on US, it is an examination which is easy to apply, very quickly and provides theoretical experience.…”

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