Sensory Neurography

MR Neurography: Advances

High resolution and high field magnetic resonance neurography (MR neurography, MRN) is shown to have excellent anatomic capability. There have been considerable advances in the technology in the last few years leading to various feasibility studies using different structural and functional imaging approaches in both clinical and research settings. This paper is intended to be a useful seminar f...

MR Neurography - Imaging Peripheral Nerves

MR imaging of peripheral nerves not only allows sensitive detection of peripheral nerve abnormalities but also displays high detail of regional anatomy and improves specificity of diagnosis. The use of MR imaging for diagnosis and evaluation of peripheral nervous system disorders was initially reported in the late 1980’s. Since then, expertise gained through experience over the last decade coup...

Magnetic Resonance Neurography: Brachial Plexus

Magnetic resonance neurography in extraspinal sciatica.

BACKGROUND Sciatica without evidence of lumbosacral root compression is often attributed to piriformis syndrome. However, specific diagnostic tools have not been available to demonstrate sciatic nerve entrapment by the piriformis muscle. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the use of magnetic resonance (MR) neurography in identifying abnormalities of the sciatic nerve in patients with unexplained sciatica....

Magnetic Resonance Neurography Evaluation in Children

Magnetic Resonance Neurography has proven to be an excellent technique for the evaluation of peripheral neuropathies. However, its use in pediatric age group has been less well described. In this article, the authors discuss the technical considerations, various common causes of peripheral neuropathies in children* and the role of magnetic resonance neurography in their diagnosis and management.