Neurol. praxi. 2019;20(1):49-53 | DOI: 10.36290/neu.2019.091

Imaging possibilities of the brachial and lumbosacral plexus using advanced magnetic resonance techniques

MUDr. Ivan Humhej¹, Mgr. Ibrahim Ibrahim, Ph.D.^2,, prof. MUDr. Martin Sameš, CSc.¹, doc. Ing. Jaroslav Tintěra, Ph.D.², doc. MUDr. Igor Čižmář, Ph.D.³

¹ Neurochirurgická klinika FZS UJEP, Masarykova nemocnice v Ústí nad Labem, o.z., Krajská zdravotní, a.s.

² Základna radiodiagnostiky a intervenční radiologie, Institut klinické a experimentální medicíny, Praha

³ Traumatologická klinika LF UP a FN, Olomouc

Visualization of the brachial plexus (BP) and lumbosacral plexus (LSP) by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows us to obtain detailed information useful in diagnosing and treatment of disorders affecting these complex nerve structures. MR techniques helpful in visualising BP and LSP include conventional methods, MR neurography (MRN), diffuse tensor imaging (DTI) and MR tractography (MRT). MRN provides detailed analysis of anatomical structure, DTI and MRT inform us on the functional integrity of the nerve fibers. With continuing development and improvement of these advanced MR techniques, we can assume their gradual introduction into standard MR protocols.

Keywords: magnetic resonance imaging, MR neurography, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), MR tractography, brachial plexus,lumbosacral plexus

Published: March 1, 2019  Show citation