Application of musculoskeletal ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral neuropathy

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.2095-123X.2023.05.001

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In recent years, with the development of ultrasound technology, the application of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) in peripheral neuropathy (PN) has become increasingly widespread. MSKUS can be applied in various aspects of PN, including diagnosis, treatment, prognosis assessment, and follow-up. MSKUS offers the benefits of portability, speed, bilateral comparison, dynamic observation, and the ability to capture a complete imaging profile of peripheral nerves. In comparison to other imaging modalities like MRI and CT, MSKUS can be considered the preferred method. This paper reviews the application of MSKUS in the diagnosis and treatment of PN, aiming to contribute theoretical support to the clinical use of MSKUS.

Key words: Musculoskeletal ultrasound, Peripheral neuropathy, High-frequency ultrasound

Ze Zhang, Qi Wang, Wenqiang Yang, Li Zhang. Application of musculoskeletal ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral neuropathy[J]. Chinese Journal of Brain Diseases and Rehabilitation(Electronic Edition), 2023, 13(05): 257-263.

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