Advanced Ultrasound Cervical Anatomy

We demonstrate how to establish ultrasound views for the supraclavicular and interscalene approach to the brachial plexus. We also demonstrate tracing of individual nerves roots to their respective neuroforamen for accurate identification of brachial plexus components and performance of procedures including selective extraforaminal cervical root blocks and stellate ganglion blocks. Skeletal model images supplied courtesy of Complete Anatomy from Elsevier.
Additional reading:
Martinoli C, Bianchi S, Santacroce E, et al. Brachial plexus sonography: a technique for assessing the root level. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2002;179(3):699-702
Procedure performed by Raf Vazquez, MD (@RafMD1) and David Hao, MD (@davidhaomd). Peer reviewed by Charlie Kelly, MD.
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Note that the orientation of the ultrasound image may vary by institution and resource.
Equipment:
GE Logiq E Ultrasound Machine
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[@갓르-h7k]

Thank you 👍👍

[@Tomod89]

In the first supraclavicular view: I think serratus anterior should be middle scalene muscle

[@Corona-abc]

Excellent

[@Pawnlust]

Is this competitive with MRI? At least it can be done upright.