The Median Nerve

The Median Nerve

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Course Overview

Master the sonographic evaluation of the median nerve with this detailed course that covers its anatomy, common entrapments, and pathologies. Learn the critical sonographic techniques for assessing median nerve conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, pronator teres syndrome, and other impingements. This course emphasizes understanding the anatomy and possible compression sites from the brachial plexus to the carpal tunnel. Key topics include performing accurate measurements, identifying normal variants like bifid nerves, and recognizing signs of pathology such as nerve compression or inflammation. Improve your diagnostic accuracy and gain valuable insights into managing median nerve conditions through dynamic ultrasound protocols, covering common and rare causes of median neuropathy.

Course Content

Credits

1.00
AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits

* AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is designated for and awarded to physicians. Non-physician healthcare professionals, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and sonographers may participate in activities accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™; their respective credentialing and professional organizations independently recognize such participation toward their own continuing education requirements. Organizations that accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™-accredited courses toward non-physician CE include ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada.

Course Details

Duration
1.00 hour
Released
Dec 14, 2022
Last Review
Dec 9, 2024
Expires
Dec 8, 2027

Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant will:

  • Perform a standardized median nerve evaluation from the arm to the hand.

  • Understand common locations of the median nerve abnormalities and the pathology that leads to these areas of entrapment.

Target Audience

  • Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.

Faculty & Disclosure

Faculty

Jason Cox, MD

Program Director, Attending Musculoskeletal Radiologist

Institute for Advanced Medical Education

Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Disclosure

In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.

Dr. Jason Cox, MD discloses no such relationships exist.

IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.

No one at IAME who had control over the planning or content of this activity has relationships with commercial interests.

Accreditation

The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Sonographers: These courses are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.