MSK | Understanding the nerves of the forearm and wrist: key pathologies and ultrasound insights
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Plenary 2 | Sound Stage | GE HealthCare
MSK
| Friday, June 13, 2025 |
| 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM |
| Plenary Hall 2 | Sound Stage |
Overview
Prof Carlo Martinoli
Details
Presentation Level:
* Beginner/Intermediate
**Advanced
Speaker
Professor Carlo Martinoli
Professor of Radiology and Director of the Postgraduate School of Diagnostic Radiology
University of Genoa
Understanding the nerves of the forearm and wrist: key pathologies and ultrasound insights **
4:00 PM - 4:50 PMAbstract
This lecture provides a focused anatomical and clinical review of the peripheral nerves of the forearm and wrist, including the median, ulnar, and radial nerves. Emphasis will be placed on sonographic techniques for nerve identification, assessment of nerve caliber, echotexture, and vascularity, and dynamic evaluation to detect entrapments and traumatic lesions. Real-case imaging examples will be used to highlight diagnostic pitfalls and key features of common pathologies such as carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, and radial nerve entrapment.
This session features an in-depth anatomical exploration by Prof. Carlo Martinoli, whose scientific work many in the field will already be familiar with.
This session features an in-depth anatomical exploration by Prof. Carlo Martinoli, whose scientific work many in the field will already be familiar with.
Biography
Professor Carlo Martinoli |
University of Genoa
Carlo Martinoli earned his medical degree in 1986 from the University of Genoa and specialised in diagnostic radiology at the University of Cagliari in 1989. Currently, he holds significant positions at the University of Genoa as Professor of Radiology and Director of the Postgraduate School of Diagnostic Radiology, in addition to being the Head of the Emergency Radiology Unit at the University-Hospital of Genoa.
With over 25 years of experience, Martinoli devoted himself to educating others in musculoskeletal radiology. His 2007 textbook, “Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System”, has become a global benchmark. He has published over 322 peer-reviewed papers in international medical journals, earning him an outstanding H-index (>60) and recognition as one of the top 1.5% international scientists.
