Refresher Course: Musculoskeletal

RC 110 - Imaging of the brachial plexus and nerves around the shoulder

February 26, 08:15 - 09:15 CET

5 min
Chairperson's introduction
Roar Remseth Pedersen, Tønsberg / Norway
20 min
Imaging of brachial plexus injury
Hannes Platzgummer, Vienna / Austria
  1. To name and identify the roots, trunks, divisions, cords, and branches of the brachial plexus.
  2. To list and describe the different types of traumatic lesions affecting the brachial plexus, including preganglionic and postganglionic injuries.
  3. To describe and reflect on the essential aspects to include in an imaging report for brachial plexus injuries.
20 min
Imaging of other small nerves around the neck and the shoulder
Carlo Martinoli, Genoa / Italy
  1. To become familiar with the complex anatomy of some small but clinically relevant nerves around the neck and the shoulder at the most common sites of pathology.
  2. To learn the imaging appearance and scanning techniques used to image these nerves.
  3. To understand the range of pathologic conditions for which diagnostic imaging based on ultrasound and MR imaging is appropriate for nerve assessment.
15 min
Panel discussion: MR neurography, a game changer?