77th ASSH Annual Meeting - Back to Basics: Practice and Education-IC30: Stop Poking Me! The Future of Nerve Imaging as a Replacement for EMG (AM22)

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This video features a panel of experts discussing the future of nerve imaging, specifically looking at ultrasound and MRI techniques. The panelists discuss various methods of nerve imaging and their potential to replace current methods such as nerve conduction studies. They discuss the use of ultrasound in traumatic nerve injury and highlight its advantages including filling the gap in electrodiagnostic time, providing detailed and accurate imaging, and contributing to treatment planning in 72% of cases. They also mention the drawbacks of ultrasound such as being operator-dependent and the availability of the technology at institutions. They then discuss the use of MRI and the potential of MR neurograms to better evaluate nerve injuries and identify lesions that may be causing pain. The panelists mention that MR neurograms provide a clearer image of the nerves compared to traditional MRI, allowing for better diagnosis and treatment planning. They conclude by discussing ongoing research on molecular imaging techniques and the potential to develop nerve-specific agents for imaging and navigation purposes. Overall, this video highlights the current advancements in nerve imaging and the potential for these techniques to improve the diagnosis and treatment of nerve injuries.

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Speaker Christopher J. Dy, MD, MPH, FACS

Speaker David M. Brogan, MD, MSc.

Speaker Paige M. Fox, MD, PhD

Speaker Ralph Murphy

Keywords

nerve imaging

ultrasound techniques

MRI techniques

nerve conduction studies

traumatic nerve injury

ultrasound advantages

MR neurograms

nerve injuries

lesions causing pain

molecular imaging techniques