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{{c1::TARDY ULNAR NERVE PALSY}} a ulnar neuropathy that can occur years after a distal humeral fracture presents same ...

peripheral neuropathies classicaly present with stocking-glove pattern Though less common, {{c1::the upper limbs}} may d...

{{c1::Complex repetitive discharges::wave form}}

this is a {{c1::Monopolar}} needle electrode

FSH , facioscapulohumeral inheritance: {{c1::autosomal dominant}}

{{c1::Fibrillation potentials::wave form}}

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{{c1::Amplitude}} reflects the number of activated muscle fibers or sensory nerve fibers CMAP (or SNAP) {{c1::ampli...

accessory peroneal n. with this anomalous innervation... the EDB can be spared with a {{c1::deep peroneal (aka ante...

{{c3::First dorsal & abd dig minimi, dorsal interosseus}} Nerve: {{c1::Ulnar nerve}} Roots: {{c2:: C8 , T1 ::2 }}

MUAP amplitude: represents the muscle fiber density, measured from the most positive to the most negative peak It can b...

{{c3::fasciculation}} has the appearance of a MUAP with an {{c1::irregular}} firing pattern Its hallmark sign is a ...

SSEP's {{c1::are not::are / are not}} considered useful for radiculopathies

SNAPs are normal in {{c1::Pre-ganglionic::pre/post}} injury

SCI edx findings will EMG be abdnormal: {{c1::yes (at the level of the lesion)}}

{{c1:: critical illness myopathy ( CIM ) }} : an acute, generally inflammatory myopathy due to multiple medical complica...

{{c1::duration::NCS parameter}} is measured from the initial deflection from baseline to the first baseline crossing. i...

Etiologies Demeylinating Injury {{c1::Focal compression}} causing a transient ischemia or edema with {{c2::paranodal int...

{{c3::Adductor Magnus, Longus, Brevis::1 of 3}}

gluteal n. injury etiology {{c1::hip joint replacement}} {{c1::improper IM injection}} {{c1::pelvic masses}} not hip d...

CMAP potential should be {{c1::biphasic::morphology}} with an initial {{c2::negative (upward)}} deflection

Chronology of Electrodiagnostic Findings Time: {{c1:: 5–6 weeks::2 #'s }} Abnormality: {{c2::Reinnervation begins / ...

Cubital tunnel syndrome / Retro Condylar Groove EDX findings... EMG: abnormal activity in hand intrinsics {{c1::>::</=/>...

In axonal injury you will see a decrease in CMAP amplitude with stimulation {{c1::both Distal & Proximal::distal or prox...

{{c1::peroneal (fibular)}} portion of the sciatic nerve is more vulnerable to injury

{{c1::Piriformis syndrome}} is an uncommon type of compressive sciatic neuropathy at the pelvic outlet that mainly aff...

EMG Radiculopathy Dx Fibs and Sharps may NOT be found if: the lesion is: {{c1::demyelinating}} {{c2::pure sensory}} {{c...

the {{c1::peroneal}} division makes up the outer two-thirds of the sciatic nerve proper

HMSN I: CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH Edx Findings NCS SNAP: Abnormal CMAP: Abnormal, CV decreased by {{c1::70}}% No {{c2::tempo...

Femoral Neuropathy clinical presentation : patient may complain of weakness of {{c1::knee extension}} {{c1::Hip flexion}...

Cubital tunnel syndrome / Retro Condylar Groove NCS : {{c1::Motor::sensory / motor}} conduction studies are most usefu...

exact cause of diabetic amyotrophy is unknown believed to result from a multifocal {{c1::immune-mediated microvasculit...

Posterior interosseous syndrome EDX findings: NCS: superfical radial sensory {{c1::Normal::normal/abnormal}} SNAP. in ...

{{c1::Axonal}} injuries affect the amplitude on nerve conduction waveform

process of averaging improves the {{c1::Signal to Noise Ratio (S:N)}} by a factor that is the square root of the num...

NMJ disorders hinder the production, release, or uptake of ACh a low {{c1::safety factor}} causes the amplitude ...

Suprascapular neuropathy clinical pres. proximal injury results in weakness in both {{c1::shoulder abduction (SS)}} and ...

Pronator teres Nerve: {{c1::Median}} Roots: {{c2:: C6 , C7::2 }}

If CTS patient has normal "routine" median nerve conduction studies (NCS); further testing is performed using more s...

EMG findings are usually negative in peripheral neuropathy, unless there is an {{c1::axonal motor neuropathy}}

CTS clinical pres Sensation is abnormal to the lateral 3–1/2 fingers of the hand except at the {{c2::base of the thumb}...

Anal sphincter activity : EMG recording of the external anal sphincter has {{c1::continuous}} activity at rest.

Peripheral Neuropathy EDX abnormalities can include : Prolonged latencies (o/l) Increased conduction velocities (CV) Red...

Peroneal nerve injury Etiology {{c1::prolonged leg crossing}} {{c2::rapid weight loss (slimmer's paralysis)}} {{c3::po...

Ligament of Struthers EDX findings : NCS: Abnormal median {{c1::SNAP and CMAP::2 NCS tests}} {{c4::conduction velocity...

CTS Poor outcome with conservative management may occur with... Symptoms >{{c1::10 }} months in duration Positive Phalen...