Diagnostic value of ultrasonography in peroneal neuropathy

İlkay Koray BAYRAK; Ayşe OYTUN BAYRAK; Hande TÜRKER; Çetin Kürşad AKPINAR; Necdet BOLAT

Article Details

Diagnostic value of ultrasonography in peroneal neuropathy

Authors:

İlkay Koray BAYRAK | Ayşe OYTUN BAYRAK | Hande TÜRKER | Çetin Kürşad AKPINAR | Necdet BOLAT

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Main Topics:

Promotion of health

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2018 Vol.48 Issue 6, pp.1115-1120

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000750435

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144

Abstract:

 


 
                         Background/aim:
 Peroneal neuropathy at the fibular head (PNFH) is one of the most common entrapment neuropathies. Our aim in 
this study was to analyze the efficiency of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of PNFH.
Materials and methods:
 The study included 15 peroneal nerves of 12 patients with PNFH and 24 peroneal nerves of 12 healthy controls. 
PNFH  confirmation  was  based  on  clinical  and  electrophysiological  findings.  All  patients  and  controls  underwent  ultrasonographic  
evaluations for peroneal nerves. The cross-sectional area (CSA) was measured. Echogenicity of the nerve was evaluated by comparing it 
with the adjacent connective tissue deep under the subcutaneous fat.
Results:
 CSA measurement of the peroneal nerve is a valuable diagnostic tool in predicting PNFH (AUC: 0.87, 95% CI: 0.73-1.00, P 
< 0.01). The CSA cutoff value for diagnosing PNFH was found to be 0.115 cm
2
 with 80% sensitivity and 99% specificity. Hypoechoic 
peroneal nerve in patients with PNFH was very frequent.
Conclusion: 
Ultrasonography is a useful technique in diagnosing PNFH. In addition to clinic and electrophysiological findings, it may 
improve diagnostic performance.
                    

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Article Details

Diagnostic value of ultrasonography in peroneal neuropathy

Authors: İlkay Koray BAYRAK | Ayşe OYTUN BAYRAK | Hande TÜRKER | Çetin Kürşad AKPINAR | Necdet BOLAT

Publisher: TUBITAK

Main Topics: Promotion of health

Journal: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2018 Vol.48 Issue 6, pp.1115-1120

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2018

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2000750435

Frequency: Bimonthly

eISSN: 1303-6165

pISSN: 1300-0144

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Authors:

İlkay Koray BAYRAK | Ayşe OYTUN BAYRAK | Hande TÜRKER | Çetin Kürşad AKPINAR | Necdet BOLAT

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Main Topics:

Promotion of health

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2018 Vol.48 Issue 6, pp.1115-1120

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000750435

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144