Yoshimi Endo MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

1. To review the normal appearance of conventional and CT myelograms of the cervical spine. 2. To review the imaging features of preganglionic brachial plexus injuries, including conventional and CT myelographic features of both complete and partial cervical nerve root avulsions. 3. To identify traumatic injuries to the postganglionic brachial plexus, focused on MRI

Preganglionic nerve roots        - Normal anatomy of the preganglionic nerve roots/rootlets        - Normal appearance of the nerve roots/rootlets on conventional and CT myelography        - Myelographic features of complete and partial nerve root avulsions with MRI correlation Postganglionic brachial plexus        - Anatomy of the components of the brachial plexus        - Imaging techniques on MRI and ultrasound of the plexus        - Normal appearance of the brachial plexus on MRI and ultrasound        - Traumatic postganglionic brachial plexus injuries on MRI, including avulsions from high-energy trauma, traction          from sports-related injuries and shoulder dislocations, and plexus injuries as a complication of fractures.      

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Endo, Y, Imaging of Traumatic Preganglionic and Postganglionic Brachial Plexus Injuries.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14005886.html