Sonographic imaging of the stellate ganglion in healthy adults: An observational study.

The aim of this study is to estimate the normal cross-sectional area and diameter of the stellate ganglion (SG) by ultrasound (US) in healthy adults. The study sample included 80 stellate ganglia in 40 participants (15 males, 25 females), mean age 38 years, mean height 162.5 cm, mean weight 67.

Reliability of Ultrasound Measurements of the Median Nerve in Asymptomatic Subjects Using a Handheld Device.

This study investigated the reliability of measuring the median nerve cross-sectional area (CSA) at the carpal tunnel inlet using a handheld ultrasound device (HUD) compared to a standard ultrasound system, focusing on intra- and inter-operator reproducibility among novice and expert operators. Employing a prospective cross-sectional design, 37 asymptomatic adults were assessed using both devices, with measurements taken by an expert with over five years of experience and a novice with less than six months. The CSA was determined using manual tracing and ellipse methods, with reproducibility evaluated through intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) and agreement assessed via Bland-Altman plots.

Ultrasound diagnosis of bowler's thumb in a 60-year-old man.

Bowler's thumb is an uncommon traumatic neuropathy of the thumb ulnar digital nerve. We present a case of bowler's thumb in an individual who is an avid bowler, however, only manifesting following an unrelated injury. We describe the clinical and imaging findings, differential diagnostic considerations, and the treatment options.

Ultrasound assessment of the brachial plexus nerve root cross-sectional areas in asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is one of the most common metabolic diseases and is often associated with cervical radiculoplexus neuropathies. Magnetic resonance imaging is the modality of choice for evaluating the brachial plexus, however, the use of ultrasound for its evaluation has increased and has been shown to be an additional reliable method. We aimed to compare the cross-sectional areas of the C5, C6, and C7 nerve roots of the brachial plexus, at the interscalene groove, in asymptomatic patients with T2D to that of an asymptomatic control cohort without T2D.

The vagus nerve cross-sectional area on ultrasound in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Diabetic neuropathy, including autonomic neuropathy is a serious complication related to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). The vagus nerve (VN) is the longest nerve in the autonomic nervous system, and since diabetic neuropathy manifests first in longer nerves, the VN is commonly affected in early diabetic autonomic neuropathy. The use of high-resolution ultrasound for peripheral and cranial nerve imaging has significantly increased over the past 2 decades.

Ultrasound imaging of the phrenic nerve at the scalene muscle level.

The aim of this study is to utilize ultrasound to evaluate the normal cross-sectional area (CSA) of the phrenic nerve (PN), at the level of the anterior scalene muscle. The study included 62 PNs in 31 healthy subjects (13 men, 18 women); mean age, 36.6 years; mean height, 161.

Ultrasound of the normal vagus nerve cross-sectional area in the carotid sheath.

The aim of this article is to utilize ultrasound to evaluate the normal cross-sectional area (CSA)of the vagus nerve (VN) in the carotid sheath. This study included 86 VNs in 43 healthy subjects (15 men, 28 women); mean age 42.1 years and mean body mass index 26.

Sonographic vagus nerve atrophy in Parkinson's disease: Myth or fact? A systematic review and meta-analysis of recent evidence answers.

Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a major cause of disability. We aimed to assess the benefit of ultrasonography of the vagus nerve (VN) to compare between PD and healthy controls as well as to deliver reference values of nerve cross sectional area (CSA).

Materials And Methods: We performed a systematic search on Medline (PubMed), Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science, up till July 25, 2022.

Shear wave elastography of the common fibular nerve at the fibular head.

The aim of this work is to study the sonoelastographic features of the common fibular nerve in healthy adult subjects.This is an observational cross-sectional study. Shear wave elastography was used to evaluate the common fibular nerve.

Shear wave elastography of the scalene muscles in healthy adults: A preliminary study.

The aim of the study is to evaluate the reliability of shear wave elastography to assess the anterior and middle scalene muscles in healthy adult subjects.The study included 60 scalene muscles in 15 healthy subjects. High-resolution ultrasound and shear wave elastography were used to evaluate the anterior scalene and the middle scalene muscles.

Shearwave elastography of the Sartorius muscle.

The aim of the study was to study sonoelastographic features of thesartorius muscle, and its relation to the demographic factors.The study included 70 muscles in 35 healthy subjects. High-resolution ultrasound and shearwave elastography were used to evaluate the sartorius muscle.

Shear wave elastography of the tibial nerve in healthy subjects.

The purpose of this study is to investigate sonoelastographic features of the tibial nerve.The study included 72 tibial nerves in 36 healthy subjects. High resolution ultrasound and Shear wave elastography were used to evaluate the tibial nerve.

Shear wave elastography of the ulnar nerve at the forearm.

The study included 38 ulnar nerves in 20 healthy subjects. High-resolution ultrasound and Shear wave elastography were used to evaluate the ulnar nerve at the mid forearm. The mean cross-sectional area of the ulnar nerve was 7.

Shear wave elastography of the radial nerve in healthy subjects.

Objective: This study was performed to examine the sonoelastographic features of the radial nerve in healthy subjects.

Methods: In this observational cross-sectional study, shear wave elastography was used to evaluate the radial nerve. The cross-sectional area and stiffness were measured.

Shear wave elastography of the submandibular gland in healthy individuals.

Objectives: Shear wave elastography is a rapidly evolving new technique. The purpose of the present study was to determine the sonoelastographic features of the submandibular glands in healthy individuals.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 45 healthy individuals, whose submandibular glands were studied using shear wave elastography.

Shear wave elastography of the knee menisci.

Objective: To determine the ability of shear wave elastography to measure the stiffness of the knee menisci in healthy adults.

Methods: This observational cross-sectional study evaluated knee joints in healthy adults. Shear wave elastography was used to evaluate the anterior horn of the medial menisci bilaterally.

Ultrasound reference values of C5, C6, and C7 brachial plexus roots at the interscalene groove.

Objectives: The objective of this study is to estimate the reference values of the brachial plexus roots at the interscalene groove. The physical and demographic characteristics of 59 healthy adult volunteers were studied. The CSA reference values and their correlations with weight, height, age, body mass index (BMI).

Shear wave elastography of the saphenous nerve.

The purpose of this study is to study sonoelastographic features of the saphenous nerve.The study included 72 saphenous nerves in 36 healthy subjects. High resolution ultrasound and Shearwave elastography were used to evaluate the saphenous nerve.

Sonographic assessment of femoral cartilage thickness in healthy adults.

Objective: This study was performed to obtain normative data of the distal femoral cartilage thickness in healthy adults by ultrasound.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 72 healthy adults. The demographic characteristics of the participants were recorded, and the thickness of the femoral articular cartilage was measured using a 5- to 18-MHz linear probe.

Ultrasonographic measurement of femoral cartilage thickness in type II diabetic patients.

The aim of this study is to compare the distal femoral cartilage thickness of patients with type II diabetes mellitus with those of healthy subjects using ultrasonography. The study comprised 34 patients and 36 healthy subjects. Demographic characteristics of all the participants were recorded.

Effect of vitamin D replacement on depression in multiple sclerosis patients.

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. Depression is common among MS patients. In patients without MS, lower vitamin D levels were associated with higher depression scores and severity.