title: High-resolution imaging of upper limb neuropathies.
abstract: MRI of the peripheral nerves continues to grow technologically and in clinical use. This article reviews the technological aspects and basic interpretation of high-resolution MR imaging of the upper extremity nerves. These techniques work with 1.5-, or preferably 3-T, scanners regardless of vendors. The article also includes selected pitfalls in the interpretation of upper extremity nerve MRI.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
authors.forename: Benjamin Matthew
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Howe
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Spinner
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
authors.forename: Joel P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Felmlee
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
authors.forename: Kimberly K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Amrami
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000294:innervation*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media