Ultrasound Imaging in Neurological Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is focused on the application of ultrasound for the management of neurological diseases.

Ultrasound imaging is a well-known technique with a relatively long history. Its effectiveness in diagnosing several conditions with no side effects is demonstrated by numerous studies. B-mode ultrasound is the most commonly used, and it allows the direct visualization of the scanned organs in a bi-dimensional image. Besides this basic image, exploiting the Doppler effects, ultrasound is able to study the “moving” elements, such as blood. Additionally, in recent years, ultrasound machines have been equipped with different supplementary software and tools able to evaluate particular parameters. For example, elastography is showing high potential for studying tissue stiffness. Furthermore, post-processing computer-based analysis of ultrasound images can help in quantifying the echogenicity and other parameters.

Even in neurological diseases, ultrasound can reveal its support. Concerning the central nervous system, the visualization of brain parenchyma is possible, as well as the study of intracranial vascularization. Regarding neuromuscular diseases, ultrasound is extremely effective in assessing the nerves and the muscle. These results help not only in the diagnosis but in the treatment decision and rehabilitation planning.

The current Special Issue aims to explore ultrasound imaging in different neurological diseases considering the different possible ultrasound approaches.

Different types of papers (reviews, trials, case reports) are welcome. We encourage the submission of papers about the added value of ultrasound associated with clinical and other evaluations.

The following topics are suggested:

• Ultrasound in central nervous system diseases;
• Ultrasound in peripheral nervous systems diseases;
• Ultrasound imaging in myopathies;
• Ultrasound evaluation of special populations (pediatric, geriatric);
• New technologies in ultrasound imaging;
• Ultrasound imaging to support rehabilitation of neurological diseases.

Dr. Daniele Coraci
Guest Editor

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• ultrasound
• nervous system
• rehabilitation
• neuropathy
• myopathy