Ultrasonography of the ulnar nerve in the elbow: video article

J Ultrasound. 2020 Sep;23(3):335-336. doi: 10.1007/s40477-020-00451-0. Epub 2020 Mar 28.

Abstract

Disorders affecting the ulnar nerve in the elbow are common in clinical practice. The diagnosis is based on clinical evaluation and electrodiagnostic tests, but imaging examinations are frequently necessary, particularly for the identification of the structures associated with nerve compression. The purpose of this video article is to review the anatomy, the pathology, scanning techniques, and sonographic appearance of the ulnar nerve in the elbow.

Keywords: Anatomy; Elbow; Neuropathy; Ulnar nerve; Ultrasonography.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Elbow / diagnostic imaging*
  • Elbow / innervation*
  • Humans
  • Ulnar Nerve / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography / methods*