Role of Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of Peripheral Nerve Pathologies: A Study of 200 Cases.

Aim: The aim of this study is to ascertain the role of ultrasonography in appraising the structural intricacies of peripheral nerve pathologies.

Objectives: (1) To scrutinize the anatomy of both normal and abnormal peripheral nerves. (2) Assess different parameters like continuity of the nerve, echotexture, vascularity, cross-sectional area, and thickness of the nerve in various pathologies.

Methods and materials: In a prospective observational study conducted at the Department of Radio Diagnosis, Tertiary Care Centre, the study design focused on the examination of 200 cases utilizing a high-resolution 9-14 Mhz and 17 Mhz linear array transducer, integrated into the Aplio 400 Canon Ultrasound System.

Results: Among the total cases, 62 were identified as traumatic neuropathy cases, 52 as entrapment neuropathy cases, 14 as infective neuropathy cases, 54 as thermal neuropathy cases, 14 as metabolic neuropathy cases, and 4 as nerve-tumor cases.

Conclusions: In conclusion, this investigation illuminates the dynamic role of ultrasonography as an invaluable diagnostic instrument in appraising peripheral nerve pathologies. The noninvasive attributes, widespread availability, and economic viability of ultrasonography render it a pragmatic choice for clinicians. This inquiry buttresses the escalating significance of ultrasonography within neurology, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize the terrain of peripheral nerve pathology assessment.