Chelsea L Rugel1, Colin K Franz2,3,4, Sabrina S M Lee1. 1. Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. 2. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. 3. The Ken & Ruth Davee Department of Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. 4. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Evaluation of nerve mechanical properties has the potential to improve assessment of nerve impairment. Shear wave velocity, as measured by using shear wave (SW) ultrasound elastography, is a promising indicator of nerve mechanical properties such as stiffness. However, elucidation of external factors that influence SW velocity, particularly nerve tension, is required for accurate interpretations. METHODS: Median and ulnar nerve SW velocities were measured at proximal and distal locations with limb positions that indirectly altered nerve tension. RESULTS: Shear wave velocity was greater at proximal and distal locations for limb positions that induced greater tension in the median (mean increase proximal 89.3%, distal 64%) and ulnar (mean increase proximal 91.1%, distal 37.4%) nerves. DISCUSSION: Due to the influence of nerve tension when SW ultrasound elastography is used, careful consideration must be given to limb positioning.
INTRODUCTION: Evaluation of nerve mechanical properties has the potential to improve assessment of nerve impairment. Shear wave velocity, as measured by using shear wave (SW) ultrasound elastography, is a promising indicator of nerve mechanical properties such as stiffness. However, elucidation of external factors that influence SW velocity, particularly nerve tension, is required for accurate interpretations. METHODS: Median and ulnar nerve SW velocities were measured at proximal and distal locations with limb positions that indirectly altered nerve tension. RESULTS: Shear wave velocity was greater at proximal and distal locations for limb positions that induced greater tension in the median (mean increase proximal 89.3%, distal 64%) and ulnar (mean increase proximal 91.1%, distal 37.4%) nerves. DISCUSSION: Due to the influence of nerve tension when SW ultrasound elastography is used, careful consideration must be given to limb positioning.
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