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KMID : 1034720180100010019
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Journal of Neurosonology and Neuroimaging
2018 Volume.10 No. 1 p.19 ~ p.24
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Neurosonography in Diagnosis and Treatment in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Shin Yu-Yong
Kim Sang-Beom
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Abstract
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Neurosonography is now considered an effective method to evaluate peripheral nerves. Low cost, high resolution, the ability to image an entire limb in a short time, and dynamic assessment are several of the positive attributes of ultrasound. Ultrasonographic (US) studies have proven to be very useful in diagnosis and localization of focal neuropathies in the upper extremities. They are most useful to answer specif ic questions unresolved by the neurological examination and electrodiagnostic (EDX) studies. US studies can be regarded as complementary to EDX studies because they provide most of the information that EDX studies has not shown. Often, it is very useful to have US equipment always on hand to allow you to use it during EDX studies. This article will review the normal appearance of peripheral nerves as shown with US. In addition, the US findings, pathophysiology and management of the entrapment neuropathy focusing on carpal tunnel syndrome will be reviewed.
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KEYWORD
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Ultrasonography, Median nerve, Carpal tunnel syndrome
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