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This chapter focuses on the imaging modalities used to investigate peripheral nerves including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) neurography and highresolution ultrasonography (US). The advances in diffusion tensor imaging and diffusion-weighted imaging are also discussed. Clinical applications with regards to nerve injuries, tumors and tumor-like conditions as well as entrapment neuropathies are discussed with relevant images. These are exciting future possible applications for MRI and US with regards to prognostication in the setting of nerve injuries.
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Kang, A., Kliot, M. (2013). Imaging of the Peripheral Nerves: Clinical Applications and Diagnostic Relevance. In: Wattjes, M., Fischer, D. (eds) Neuromuscular Imaging. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6552-2_30
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