Ultrasound strain elastography for peripheral nerves localization for regional anesthesia A prospective observational pilot study
Authors' conclusion
SE represents a promising technique that may complement S to try to improve the quality of nerve localization.
Study context
- Population
- Healthy adults; femoral nerve and popliteal sciatic nerve studied with 2D sonography and strain elastographyhealthy adults
- Outcome
- Nerve elasticity and localization on strain elastography
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Femoral nerve (FN) detected as "stiff" on SE
87%
Popliteal sciatic nerve (PSN) detected as "stiff" on SE
83%
Sonogram–elastogram superposition >50%
54 and 70%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Ultrasound strain elastography for peripheral nerves localization for regional anesthesia A prospective observational pilot study. J Clin Monit Comput. Published 5 December 2025. doi:10.
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