Ultrasound diagnosis of bony nerve entrapment: case series and literature review.
Journal Article (Review)
Introduction
Nerve entrapment due to osseous callus formation is a rare complication after bone fracture. Electrodiagnostic studies and routine radiographic imaging often fail to demonstrate the pathology. The diagnosis is difficult and is often made incidentally upon surgical exploration. Nerve ultrasonography has not been used routinely to assess such lesions.Methods
We report 5 cases of nerve entrapment in osseous callus after fractures that occurred in 2011 and 2012. The diagnosis was made by ultrasound (US). We then performed a review of the relevant literature.Conclusions
US is becoming an invaluable tool for diagnosing peripheral nerve entrapments. The current cases suggest that nerve US should be strongly considered as an adjunctive diagnostic tool for nerve palsies developing after trauma.Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Erra, C; Granata, G; Liotta, G; Podnar, S; Giannini, M; Kushlaf, H; Hobson-Webb, LD; Leversedge, FJ; Martinoli, C; Padua, L
Published Date
- September 2013
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 48 / 3
Start / End Page
- 445 - 450
PubMed ID
- 23512616
Pubmed Central ID
- 23512616
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1097-4598
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0148-639X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1002/mus.23845
Language
- eng