High resolution ultrasound (HR-US) evaluation of the Hunter canal

Purpose: Recent improvements in HR-US software and hardware have markedly increased the role of this imaging modality in the evaluation of musculoskeletal system. The aim of our paper is to assess with HR-US the anatomical structures contained in the Hunter canal, paying particular attention to peripheral nerves. Methods and materials: We assessed 20 canals (10 volunteers) with an ultrasound scanner equipped with a high resolution linear broadband array (5–12 Mhz), provided with compound and image optimization software. We performed axial, axial oblique and longitudinal scans, having the vessels as a reference.…