Peripheral Nerve Block - Radial Region
Anatomical Correlation
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Arrow = deep brachial artery and superficial veins of upper limb
Arrowhead = radial nerve
H = humerus |
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Arrow = deep brachial artery and superficial veins of upper limb Arrowhead = radial nerve
B = brachialis muscle
H = humerus |
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A linear 10 MHz probe over the upper 1/3 of the arm to visualize the radial nerve as it crosses the humeral shaft |
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A. Transverse scan showing the radial nerve (yellow arrowhead) and the deep brachial artery (red arrowhead).
H = humerus |
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B. The use of Color Power Doppler to identify the deep brachial artery lateral to the radial nerve (yellow arrowhead).
H = humerus |
RADIAL NERVE ABOVE THE ELBOW (4-5 CM ABOVE)
Anatomical Correlation
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The solitary radial nerve appears predominantly hyperechoic at this region.
B = brachialis muscle
BR = brachioradialis muscle
H = humerus
R = radial nerve |
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B = brachialis muscle
BR = brachioradialis muscle
Box = scan area
H = humerus
R = radial nerve |
Anatomical Correlation
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The radial nerve (arrowheads) becomes elliptical and linear as it divides into the superficial and deep branches. |
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Arrowheads = branching of radial nerve
BR = brachioradialis muscle
H = humerus |
RADIAL NERVE IMMEDIATELY BELOW THE ELBOW
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The radial nerve (arrowheads) is visualized below the elbow lying immediately next to the radius bone. |
Radial Nerve Block (Out of Plane Approach) in Mid-Arm