MRI and Ultrasound Visualization of a Nerve Repair Implant Containing Nitinol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nerve Tape is a novel nerve repair device containing nitinol microhooks that provide sutureless attachment for nerve coaptation. This study evaluated visualization of Nerve Tape on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound, with the objective of exploring its potential as an imaging marker for localizing nerve repair sites.

Methods

Phantom imaging experiments were first conducted to assess the visibility of Nerve Tape on MRI and ultrasound. A cadaveric limb investigation was then performed to further characterize the magnetic susceptibility patterns of Nerve Tape and to confirm its localization at the repair site.

Results

Phantom imaging experiments demonstrated clear visualization of Nerve Tape on both MRI and ultrasound, with Nerve Tape microhooks a

SUBMITTER: Akerman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11315573 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature