Anatomy, imaging, and pathologic conditions of the brachial plexus

BM Gilcrease-Garcia, SD Deshmukh, MS Parsons - Radiographics, 2020 - pubs.rsna.org
The brachial plexus is an intricate anatomic structure with an important function: providing
innervation to the upper extremity, shoulder, and upper chest. Owing to its complex form and …

The value of 3 tesla field strength for musculoskeletal magnetic resonance imaging

I Khodarahmi, J Fritz - Investigative Radiology, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Musculoskeletal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a careful negotiation between spatial,
temporal, and contrast resolution, which builds the foundation for diagnostic performance …

Peripheral nerve diffusion tensor imaging: overview, pitfalls, and future directions

T Jeon, MM Fung, KM Koch, ET Tan… - Journal of Magnetic …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) is a noninvasive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
technique that measures the extent of restricted water diffusion and anisotropy in biological …

High-resolution 3T MR neurography of the brachial plexus and its branches, with emphasis on 3D imaging

A Chhabra, GK Thawait, T Soldatos… - American Journal …, 2013 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
With advancement in 3D imaging, better fat-suppression techniques, and superior coil
designs for MR imaging and the increasing availability and use of 3T magnets, the …

MR neurography of peripheral nerve injury in the presence of orthopedic hardware: technical considerations

DB Sneag, KC Zochowski, ET Tan - Radiology, 2021 - pubs.rsna.org
As the frequency of orthopedic procedures performed each year in the United States
continues to increase, evaluation of peripheral nerve injury (PNI) in the presence of pre …

3 Tesla MR neurography—technique, interpretation, and pitfalls

A Chhabra, PP Lee, C Bizzell, T Soldatos - Skeletal radiology, 2011 - Springer
MRI has been used for almost two decades for the evaluation of peripheral nerve disorders.
This article highlights the relative advantages and disadvantages of 3T MR neurography in …

3 T MR tomography of the brachial plexus: structural and microstructural evaluation

A Mallouhi, W Marik, D Prayer, F Kainberger… - European journal of …, 2012 - Elsevier
Magnetic resonance (MR) neurography comprises an evolving group of techniques with the
potential to allow optimal noninvasive evaluation of many abnormalities of the brachial …

MR neurography of the brachial plexus in adult and pediatric age groups: evolution, recent advances, and future directions

AT Mazal, A Faramarzalian, JD Samet… - Expert review of …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: MR neurography (MRN) of the brachial plexus has emerged in recent years as
a safe and accurate modality for the identification of brachial plexopathies in pediatric and …

Clinical impact of magnetic resonance neurography in patients with brachial plexus neuropathies

S Fisher, V Wadhwa, C Manthuruthil… - The British journal of …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Objective: To study the impact of brachial plexus MR neurography (MRN) in the diagnostic
thinking and therapeutic management of patients with suspected plexopathy. Methods: MRN …

Accuracy of MRI in diagnosing peripheral nerve disease: a systematic review of the literature

RM Kwee, A Chhabra, KC Wang… - American Journal of …, 2014 - Am Roentgen Ray Soc
OBJECTIVE. MRI is increasingly being used to evaluate extracranial peripheral nerve
disease in clinical practice. The objective of this study was to systematically review the …