Ultrahigh-frequency ultrasound of fascicles in the common fibular, superficial fibular, and sural nerves.
Muscle Nerve
; 69(5): 631-636, 2024 May.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION/AIMS:
While ultrasound assessment of cross-sectional area and echogenicity has gained popularity as a biomarker for various neuropathies, there is a scarcity of data regarding fascicle count and density in neuropathies or even healthy controls. The aim of this study was to determine whether fascicles within select lower limb nerves (common fibular, superficial fibular, and sural nerves) can be counted in healthy individuals using ultrahigh-frequency ultrasound (UHFUS).METHODS:
Twenty healthy volunteers underwent sonographic examination of the common fibular, superficial fibular, and sural nerves on each lower limb using UHFUS with a 48 MHz linear transducer. Fascicle counts and density in each examined nerve were determined by a single rater.RESULTS:
The mean fascicle number for each of the measured nerves included the following common fibular nerve 9.85 (SD 2.29), superficial fibular nerve 5.35 (SD 1.59), and sural nerve 6.73 (SD 1.91). Multivariate linear regression analysis revealed a significant association between cross-sectional area and fascicle count for all three nerves. In addition, there was a significant association seen in the common fibular nerve between fascicle density and height, weight, and body mass index. Age and sex did not predict fascicle count or density (all p > .13).DISCUSSION:
UHFUS enabled the identification and counting of fascicles and fascicle density in the common fibular, superficial fibular, and sural nerves. Knowledge about normal values and normal peripheral nerve architecture is needed in order to further understand and identify pathological changes that may occur within each nerve in different disease states.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Nervios Periféricos
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Nervio Sural
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Muscle Nerve
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos