Predicting median nerve depth from anthropometric features: A tool for safer invasive procedures
The mid-forearm circumference is a strong and accessible predictor of MN depth. The proposed models can support clinicians in estimating appropriate needle depth in ultrasound-guided procedures, potentially reducing the risk of nerve injury.
Authors
- Jorge Hugo Villafañe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3239-7626)
- Ángel González‐de‐la‐Flor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7215-3925)
- Lucimére Bohn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7988-968X)
- Carlos Romero‐Morales (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6598-829X)
- Cristina Rodríguez-Anadón
- Sara Mogedano-Cruz
Institutions
- Universidade Lusófona do Porto (PT)
- Universidad Europea de Madrid (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-08-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0330383
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.72