Electrodiagnosis of Brachial Plexopathies and Proximal Upper Extremity Neuropathies - 22/11/12
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This article describes the normal anatomy of the brachial plexus and its major terminal branches, as well as the major causes and clinical presentations of lesions of these structures. An approach to electrodiagnosis of brachial plexopathies and proximal upper extremity neuropathies is provided, with an emphasis on those nerve conduction studies and portions of the needle examination, which permit localization of lesions to specific trunks, cords, and terminal branches. The importance of specific sensory nerve conduction studies for differentiating plexopathies from radiculopathies and mononeuropathies is emphasized.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keywords : Brachial plexus, Brachial plexopathy, Axillary nerve, Musculocutaneous nerve, Suprascapular nerve, Nerve conduction studies, Electromyography
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Vol 24 - N° 1
P. 13-32 - Febbraio 2013 Ritorno al numeroBenvenuto su EM|consulte, il riferimento dei professionisti della salute.
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