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Superficial Peroneal (Fibular) Nerve innervates : (2 motor 2 sensory) {{c1::Peroneus longus}} {{c1::Peroneus brevis}} {...

CTS treatment Orthotics: Hand splint neutral to {{c1::30}} -degree extension

{{c1::Diabetic amyotrophy}} is a proximal diabetic neuropathy distinct from other types of distal diabetic peripheral n...

Common peroneal nerve NCS the {{c1::TA}} can be used if the EDB is atrophied

Triceps Nerve: {{c1::Radial}} Roots: {{c2:: C6 , C7 , C8::3 }}

Chronology of Electrodiagnostic Findings Time: {{c1:: 6 months to 1 year::2 #'s }} Abnormality: {{c2::I ncreased amp...

suprascapular nerve. course originate from the C5 and C6 spinal nerve roots and contributes to the {{c1::upper trunk...

Myopathy Edx Findings NCS SNAP: {{c1::Normal}} ^^ CMAP: {{c1::typically normal, (Decreased in significant atrophy/prefer...

diabetic amyotrophy EDX findings : NCS: {{c1::Abnormal}} SNAP saphenous* {{c1::Abnormal}} CMAP rectus EMG (Abnormal ac...

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Radiculopathy NCSs are typically {{c1::normal}}

crutch palsy EDX findings CMAP

{{c1::accessory peroneal (fibular)}} nerve: anomalous branch from the {{c1::superficial peroneal (fibular)}} nerve th...

F-wave May be helpful in polyneuropathies and {{c1::plexopathies}} but not overly useful in radiculopathies

NCS in peripheral neruopathy Conduction Block is more likely to be seen in {{c1::acquired::inherited/acquired}} polyne...

Long thoracic n. runs distally along the thoracic wall to innervate the {{c1::serratus anterior}}

HIV -Related Neuropathies {{c1::Distal Symmetric Poly-neuropathy}} : most common type of neuropathy primarily affects ...

Central Core disease is associated with {{c1:: malignant hyperthermia }}

Radiculopathy SNAP: Normal if the lesion is located proximal to the DRG CMAP: {{c1::Normal or reduced amplitude::2}}

CTS SEVERITY NCS {{c1::Severe}} SNAP: Absent CMAP: Prolonged latency and decr. Amplitude

Radiculopathy

{{c1::HMSN}} aka {{c2::Charcot–Marie–Tooth}} disease is the most commonly inherited peripheral polyneuropathy due ...

{{c1::Sympathetic skin response}}: a means of evaluating the unmyelinated, {{c1::sympathetic::same}} nerve fibers of the...

Sensory Femoral n. innervates Iliacus (illiopsoas) Pectineus (1/2) Anterior Branch Sartorius {{c1::intermediate cutan...

Radial N. muscles of the arm Muscles innervated above the spiral groove: {{c1::Triceps brachii}} {{c1::Anconeus}} Musc...

CTS surgical indication sx's of numbness/paresthesias, severe pain despite {{c1::a trial of conservative treatment::mo...

{{c3::Tibialis anterior::m.}} Nerve: {{c1::Deep peroneal}} Roots: {{c2:: L4 , L5::2 }}

Myesthenia Gravis Dx Labs {{c1::Anti-Ach receptor antibodies}} {{c2::Anti-MuSK antibodies}}

{{c1::posterior interosseous syndrome}}: radial n. injured at the {{c4::Arcade of Frohse}} of the supinator presents...

Chronology of Electrodiagnostic Findings Time: {{c1::4}} days Abnormality: Decreased {{c2::CMAP amplitude }}

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In {{c1::H-reflex::F/H}} morphology and latency remain constant with each stimulation at the appropriate intensity

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AIDP (GBS) and CIDP Edx findings Poorer prognosis if : CMAP: Amplitude <{{c1::20}}% of normal NCV <{{c1::40}}% of norma...

Musculocutaneous n. course

H-reflex is initiated with a {{c2::submaximal stimulus}} at a {{c2::long}} duration (1.0 msec). causing an {{c1::o...

{{c1::RICHE-CANNIEU ANASTOMOSIS}} connection of the {{c2::recurrent branch of the::specific part}} median nerve to the...

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Chronology of Electrodiagnostic Findings Time: {{c2::21}} days Abnormality: {{c1::Abnormal activity present in both ...

{{c1::cramp discharges}} EMG activity

diabetic amyotrophy typically affects (epidimiology) {{c1::males}} usually {{c1::> 50 yo}} {{c1::type 2 DM}}

DEEP PERONEAL (FIBULAR) NEUROPATHY AKA {{c1::anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome}} refers to entrapment of the deep peron...

SCIATIC NEUROPATHY Etiology: {{c1::hip dislocation / fx}} {{c2::THA}} {{c3::IM injection}} hematoma / tumor penetrating...

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Obturator n. course

{{c1::Diabetic amyotrophy}} is the most common cause of femoral neuropathy

{{c1::Mild CTS::CTS severity}} : numbness or dysesthesias in 1st - 4th digits. sx exacerbated during sleep (most common...