Ultrasound evaluation of peripheral nerves of the lower limb in diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Comparative evaluation of the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the sural and tibial nerves using ultrasound in diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).This study involved 210 participants divided into 3 groups: type 2 diabetics with DPN, type 2 diabetics without DPN, and controls. Ultrasound evaluation of the sural and tibial nerves was done using a 5-17 MHz linear transducer. The CSA of both the nerves was recorded in both lower limbs. Nerve...