title: High-resolution magnetic resonance imaging of the lower extremity nerves.
abstract: Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the nerves, commonly known as MR neurography is increasingly being used as noninvasive means of diagnosing peripheral nerve disease. High-resolution imaging protocols aimed at imaging the nerves of the hip, thigh, knee, leg, ankle, and foot can demonstrate traumatic or iatrogenic injury, tumorlike lesions, or entrapment of the nerves, causing a potential loss of motor and sensory function in the affected area. A thorough understanding of normal MR imaging and gross anatomy, as well as MR findings in the presence of peripheral neuropathies will aid in accurate diagnosis and ultimately help guide clinical management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA.
authors.forename: Alissa J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Burge
authors.forename: Stephanie L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Gold
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kuong
authors.forename: Hollis G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Potter
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000294:innervation* / Q000473:pathology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D059906:Neuroimaging / Q000379:methods*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000473:pathology*
keywords: Lower extremity; MRI; Nerves; Neurography