Electrodiagnosis of peripheral neuropathy

Mark A. Ross

doi:10.1016/j.ncl.2011.12.013

Electrodiagnosis of peripheral neuropathy

Mark A. Ross

Neurology

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Abstract

Electrodiagnostic studies are an important component of the evaluation of patients with suspected peripheral nerve disorders. The pattern of findings and the features that are seen on the motor and sensory nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography can help to identify the type of neuropathy, define the underlying pathophysiology (axonal or demyelinating), and ultimately help to narrow the list of possible causes. This article reviews the electrodiagnostic approach to and interpretation of findings in patients with peripheral neuropathies.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	529-549
Number of pages	21
Journal	Neurologic clinics
Volume	30
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ncl.2011.12.013
State	Published - May 2012

Keywords

Axonal
Conduction block
Demyelinating
Electromyography
Nerve conduction studies
Peripheral neuropathy
Polyneuropathy
Temporal dispersion

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Clinical Neurology

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