High - Resolution Ultrasound: A Transformative Tool for Diagnosing Traumatic Peripheral Neuropathies

Traumatic peripheral nerve injuries present significant diagnostic challenges due to their diverse presentations and potential long - term impacts. This study evaluates the utility of high - resolution ultrasonography (HRUS) in diagnosing and managing such injuries. Conducted at a tertiary care center, this cross - sectional observational study examined 30 patients with suspected nerve injuries. Findings reveal HRUS's capacity to identify critical morphological changes like neuromas, nerve thickening, and transections, enabling timely and precise therapeutic interventions. This research underscores HRUS's transformative potential in improving clinical outcomes for peripheral neuropathies. Aims & Objectives: This study aims to assess the diagnostic capabilities of high - resolution ultrasonography in identifying and classifying traumatic peripheral neuropathies, thereby improving patient outcomes through targeted interventions. Materials & Methods: This cross sectional observational study conducted in Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry. Patients referred from the Orthopedics and Emergency departments with clinical suspicion of peripheral neuropathies constituted the study population. Results: The study group included 30 individuals referred to the Department of Radiology for USG examination due to suspected peripheral nerve injuries ranging in age from 20 to 68 years of which, 45% of patients had neuroma, 30 % patients had thickening of peripheral nerve, 25 % patients had partial or complete nerve transection. Conclusion: Ultrasound represents a powerful tool in enabling appropriate planning for treatment, preventing unnecessary surgery where conservative management is sufficient and thus improving overall outcomes in patients with peripheral neuropathy.