Superior cluneal nerve neuropathy: unsolved issues of radiodiagnostics
https://doi.org/10.51523/2708-6011.2021-18-2-2
Abstract
Objective: to systematize and analyze data on the anatomical and morphological characteristics of the superior cluneal nerves and to consider the potential of the application of medical imaging techniques for the diagnosis of their damage.
Materials and methods. We studied original publications deposited in PubMed resources and the information portal eLIBRARY.RU which contained information on the application of imaging techniques for the diagnosis of superior cluneal nerve neuropathy.
Results. The work highlights the most important aspects relating to the potential of the application of imaging techniques in the diagnosis of superior cluneal nerve neuropathy.
Conclusion. Modern methods of radiodiagnostics make it possible to provide visualization of superior cluneal nerve neuropathy. However, the lack of reliable diagnostic criteria does not allow of trustworthy diagnosis of this pathology and, accordingly, of verification of associated low back pain cases.
About the Authors
A. M. Yurkovskiy
Gomel State Medical University
Belarus
Belarus
Alexei М. Yurkovskiy, PhD (Med), Associate Professor at the Department of Internal Diseases No. 3 with the course of Radiodiagnostics
Gomel
A. S. Melnikova
Gomel State Medical University
Belarus
Belarus
Anastasia S. Melnikova, Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Internal Diseases No. 3 with the course of Radiodiagnostics
Gomel
I. V. Nazarenko
Gomel State Medical University
Belarus
Belarus
Irina V. Nazarenko, PhD (Med), Dean of the Faculty of Diagnostic Medicine
Gomel
E. I. Pismennikova
Gomel State Medical University
Belarus
Belarus
Evgeniya I. Pismennikova, Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Internal Diseases No. 3 with the course of Radiodiagnostics
Gomel
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Yurkovskiy A.M., Melnikova A.S., Nazarenko I.V., Pismennikova E.I. Superior cluneal nerve neuropathy: unsolved issues of radiodiagnostics. Health and Ecology Issues. 2021;18(2):12-18. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.51523/2708-6011.2021-18-2-2
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