MRI of postamputation neuromas

MRI of postamputation neuromas

Magnetic resonance imaging of 24 symptomatic lower limb amputations revealed that postamputation neuromas were easily diagnosed in above-the-knee amputees. Visualization of nerve trunks in below-the-knee amputees was difficult due to greater compactness of calf muscles. Neuromas on magnetic resonanc...

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Veröffentlicht in:Skeletal radiology 1990-01, Vol.19 (4), p.259-262
Hauptverfasser: Singson, R D, Feldman, F, Staron, R, Fechtner, D, Gonzalez, E, Stein, J
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Sprache:eng
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Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Amputation Stumps
Female
Humans
Leg - innervation
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Neuroma - diagnosis
Neuroma - etiology
Sciatic Nerve - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:Magnetic resonance imaging of 24 symptomatic lower limb amputations revealed that postamputation neuromas were easily diagnosed in above-the-knee amputees. Visualization of nerve trunks in below-the-knee amputees was difficult due to greater compactness of calf muscles. Neuromas on magnetic resonance imaging appeared ovoid or rounded and were usually heterogenous and isointense with muscle. Magnetic resonance imaging also showed additional causes of stump pain such as scar formation, fat in atrophied muscles, soft tissue abscesses, osteomyelitis, and hematomas.
ISSN:0364-2348
1432-2161
DOI:10.1007/BF00191667