title: Elbow nerves: normal sonographic anatomy and identification of the structures potentially associated with nerve compression. A short pictorial-video article.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To demonstrate usefulness of ultrasonography evaluation of the nerves of the elbow and of the structures that more frequently might cause its compression.
  
  
  METHODS
  Anatomic course of nerves, muscles, tendons, fibrous structures and bursae potentially associated with nerve compression syndromes were evaluated. Informed consent was obtained from each volunteer.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Ulnar, median and radial nerves are always evaluable with ultrasonography as well as muscles and tendons potentially associated with nerve compression. The bursae cannot be sonographically explored unless distended by fluid.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Ultrasonography is a reliable method for the evaluation of the nerves of the elbow and of the structures that might cause its compression.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Radiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: Bettina
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gregoli
authors.affiliation: Institute of Radiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: Chandra
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bortolotto
authors.affiliation: Institute of Radiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: Ferdinando
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Draghi
keywords: Elbow; Nerves; Sonography