MR imaging of peripheral nerves not only allows sensitive detection of peripheral nerve abnormalities but also displays high detail of regional anatomy and improves specificity of diagnosis. The use of MR imaging for diagnosis and evaluation of peripheral nervous system disorders was initially reported in the late 1980’s. Since then, expertise gained through experience over the last decade coup...

Introduction The classical description of painful sequelae to peripheral nerve injury is that by Weir-Mitchell in his book Injuries of Nerves and their Consequences. This was published in 1872 and related to experience gained during the American Civil War. Later, in 1900, Sudeck described an acute atrophy of bone, associated with swelling, pain and loss of function. A variety of terms are appli...

Injuries of peripheral nerves occur in wounds due to Projectiles of high velocity with great frequency, and their successful treatment is of the highest importance in the prevention of permanent disabilities of the most serious kind.. It may be said at once that we are not yet in a position to make positive statements as to what the ultimate results of nerve injuries and the operations undertak...

The present paper presents normal values for the contents of water, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus,chloride, copper, and iron in peripheral nerves (tibialis, fibularis prolundus, and ulnaris) in individuals without any neurological condition. This study constitutes a basis for the interpretation of other data, still being gathered, relating these normal values with those obta...

Peripheral nerve trunks are viscoelastic tissues with unique mechanical characteristics. Tensile strength, which includes elastic limit and mechanical failure, concerns surgeons. This study shows that measurements of the load necessary to achieve certain elongations on specimens outside the body do not correspond with in situ measurements. The necessary load is influenced by the presence or abs...

In this study, we discuss 68 cases in which peripheral nerve trunks were inadvertently divided by surgeons. Most of these accidents occurred in the course of planned operations. Delay in diagnosis and in effecting repair was common. We list the nerves particularly at risk and the operations in which special care is needed. We recommend steps to secure prompt diagnosis and early treatment.