Ultrasound imaging of the brachial plexus in healthy adults and those with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome

Abstract

Ultrasound of the brachial plexus (BP) is a readily available and informative imaging method. Good knowledge of normal BP anatomy and its variations, as well as the ultrasound technique for examining the BP, is the key to success. We present an ultrasound technique for BP assessment in healthy adults and patients with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome.

Keywords

• ultrasound
• peripheral nerve
• brachial plexus
• thoracic outlet syndrome
• stress tests