Ultrasonographic measurement of the cross-sectional area of the axillary nerve

Joon Shik Yoon, Jung Hyun Park, Joshua Levin, Eugene Y. Roh, Hye Jung Park, Sun Jae Won

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    Abstract

    Introduction: The objectives of this study were to determine normal reference values for ultrasonographic measurement of the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the axillary nerve and to standardize the measurement methods. Methods: Sixty healthy volunteers were evaluated. Ultrasonography was performed with the shoulder positioned in 100°–120° abduction and 90° external rotation. The CSA of the axillary nerve was measured bilaterally. Results: The normal CSA of the right axillary nerve was 2.9 ± 1.1 mm2. The side-to-side discrepancy was 22.8% ± 17.8%. Discussion: These reference values may be helpful for investigating pathologies involving the axillary nerve.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)95-99
    Number of pages5
    JournalMuscle and Nerve
    Volume60
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2019 Jul

    Keywords

    • axillary nerve
    • nerve cross-sectional area
    • reference values
    • shoulder
    • ultrasonography

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

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

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