Ultrasound examination of the peripheral nerves of the lower extremities supplemented by shear wave elastography in diabetic polyneuropathy
https://doi.org/10.58708/2074-2088.2026-1(37)-46-53
Abstract
This article presents a review of current literature on the use of shear wave sonoelastography for assessing the stiffness of peripheral nerves in the lower limbs of patients with diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN). The global prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) continues to rise, exceeding even the most conservative predictions of researchers. Diabetic polyneuropathy is one of the most common and serious complications of diabetes, significantly impairing patients’ quality of life, imposing substantial economic burden, and ultimately leading to disability. Given the prolonged asymptomatic phase – often referred to as subclinical DPN – the development and validation of new methods for early diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy remain a pressing challenge both globally and in the Republic of Belarus.
About the Authors
M. M. Suleiko
УЗ "Республиканский научно-практический центр радиационной медицины и экологии человека"
Belarus
Belarus
E. G. Zhuk
Институт повышения квалификации и переподготовки кадров здравоохранения УО «Белорусский государственный медицинский университет»
Belarus
Belarus
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Suleiko M.M., Zhuk E.G. Ultrasound examination of the peripheral nerves of the lower extremities supplemented by shear wave elastography in diabetic polyneuropathy. Medical and Biological Problems of Life Activity. 2026;(1):46-53. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.58708/2074-2088.2026-1(37)-46-53
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