MR Neurography of the Upper Extremity in Athletes
Darryl Sneag1
1Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, United States
1Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, United States
Synopsis
This presentation reviews general concepts related to acquisition and interpretation of magnetic resonance (MR) neurography exams. MR neurography is an important adjunct to both the physical exam and electrodiagnostic testing in the evaluation of peripheral nerve injuries in athletes. MR neurography is non-invasive and provides higher contrast resolution and access to deeper nerves/muscles, as compared to ultrasound, which is also highly operator-dependent. MR neurography of the upper extremity encompasses injuries extending from the brachial plexus to the fingers, but most athletic injuries in clinical practice that are referred for imaging are centered around the neck and shoulder regions.
Acknowledgements
Dr. Philip Colucci and Sophie Queler, BA, provided invaluable assistance in putting this presentation together.References
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