Sonoanatomy of the deep branch of the ulnar nerve

Hanboram Choi, Joon Shik Yoon

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    Abstract

    Introduction: This study evaluated the sonoanatomy of the deep motor branch of the ulnar nerve (DBUN) using high-resolution ultrasonography (HRUS). Methods: In 60 wrists of 30 healthy adults, the gross course, cross-sectional area (CSA), and diameter of the DBUN were observed by HRUS (frequency band 3–16 MHz). Its course was assessed by using the distance from anatomical landmarks and depth from the skin. Results: The DBUN was found in all subjects with HRUS, and it branched off from the ulnar nerve before reaching the hamate bone. At the hook-of-hamate level, the mean DBUN CSA was 1.5 ± 0.2 mm2, and the mean diameter was 1.5 ± 0.2 mm. The mean distance from the hamate hook to the DBUN was 5.4 ± 1.0 mm, and the mean depth from the skin was 8.6 ± 1.6 mm. Discussion: Sonoanatomy of the DBUN obtained from HRUS may be useful in detecting or preventing DBUN lesions.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)504-507
    Number of pages4
    JournalMuscle and Nerve
    Volume61
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2020 Apr 1

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    Keywords

    • anatomy
    • deep branch of the ulnar nerve
    • high-resolution ultrasonography
    • nerve injury
    • reference

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Physiology
    • Clinical Neurology
    • Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
    • Physiology (medical)

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