2022 Workshop Handout Bundle-Basic Nerve US- Sultan & Kim

Basic Nerve US- Sultan & Kim

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This document provides an overview of basic nerve ultrasound in the field of neuromuscular/electrodiagnostic medicine. It covers the history and technology of ultrasound, as well as its applications in nerve and muscle assessment.<br /><br />The history of ultrasound dates back to the 18th century when scientists like Lazzaro Spallanzani and Pierre & Jacques Curie made significant discoveries in ultrasound physics and piezoelectricity. In the 20th century, ultrasound technology was further developed and utilized for medical diagnosis, starting with its use in detecting brain tumors by Karl Dussik in 1942 and later pioneered by Ian Donald in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.<br /><br />The document highlights the use of ultrasound in the assessment of various nerve conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy at the elbow and wrist, and fibular neuropathy at the knee. It discusses the ultrasound findings associated with these conditions, such as cross-sectional area enlargement of the nerves, changes in nerve echotexture, shape, fascicle size, vascularity, and mobility.<br /><br />In addition to nerve assessment, the document also covers the use of ultrasound in evaluating muscle health. It describes the normal appearance of unaffected muscles on ultrasound, including their echogenicity and size. It explains the Heckmatt Score, a grading system for muscle echogenicity, and discusses the measurement of muscle thickness and cross-sectional area using ultrasound.<br /><br />The document concludes by mentioning other findings that can be observed on muscle ultrasound, such as thickened or hyperechoic fascia, abnormal muscle movements, and the presence of tears, hematomas, or tumors.<br /><br />Overall, this document serves as an introduction to the basics of nerve ultrasound and its applications in neuromuscular/electrodiagnostic medicine.

Keywords

nerve ultrasound

neuromuscular/electrodiagnostic medicine

history of ultrasound

ultrasound technology

nerve assessment

carpal tunnel syndrome

ulnar neuropathy

fibular neuropathy

muscle health

muscle ultrasound

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