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Short‐segment nerve conduction studies in the localization of ulnar neuropathy of the elbow: Use of flexor carpi ulnaris recordings
Author(s) -
Lo Y. L.,
Leoh T. H.,
Xu L. Q.,
Nurjannah S.,
Dan Y. F.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
muscle and nerve
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1097-4598
pISSN - 0148-639X
DOI - 10.1002/mus.20250
Subject(s) - flexor carpi ulnaris , ulnar neuropathy , medicine , ulnar nerve , elbow , anatomy , wrist , nerve conduction , median nerve , electrodiagnosis , surgery , cardiology
Short‐segment nerve conduction studies were performed in 17 limbs with clinical features suggestive of ulnar neuropathy at the elbow. Recording from flexor carpi ulnaris yielded 93% sensitivity, compared with 71.4% when recording from abductor digiti minimi. The rationale underlying the technique is discussed. This approach should be of value as a diagnostic adjunct in technically challenging cases of ulnar neuropathy at the elbow. Muscle Nerve, 2005