THE CONTRIBUTION OF NEUROMUSCULAR ULTRASOUND IN THE DIAGNOSTIC OF ENTRAPMENT NEUROPATHIES IN AN OUTPATIENT SETTING

Abstract

Entrapment neuropathies are one of the most common causes for seeking special neurological care in general population. Αmong them, the most frequent are the carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome, followed by the radial neuropathy in spiral groove and fibular entrapment at the fibular head.
A holistic approach to peripheral nerve impairment requires not only the assessment of the type and severity of the nerve damage, but also the discovery of the underlying cause of the neuropathy. The recent development of high frequency ultrasound provided the neurologist with a new diagnostic tool to evaluate patients with signs of peripheral nerve disease.
Aim of this manuscript is to provide a series of cases from everyday practice, where the combination of electrophysiology and neuromuscular ultrasound contributed determinantly to the discovery of the underlying cause of entrapment neuropathy.