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Electromyographic sensitivity of peroneus tertius relative to abductor hallucis in assessment of peripheral neuropathy
Author(s) -
Boon Andrea J.,
Harper C. Michel
Publication year - 2009
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.21387
Subject(s) - medicine , electromyography , peripheral neuropathy , peripheral , anatomy , surgery , physical medicine and rehabilitation , diabetes mellitus , endocrinology
Abstract The objective of this study was to compare the sensitivity of needle electromyography of the abductor hallucis and peroneus tertius muscles in the diagnosis of mild length‐dependent peripheral neuropathy (PN). Nerve conduction studies and needle examination were performed on 50 patients with clinical evidence of mild PN. Results demonstrated that the peroneus tertius is as sensitive and is more specific than the abductor hallucis. It is particularly useful when more proximal muscles, such as the tibialis anterior and medial gastrocnemius, are not yet involved. Muscle Nerve, 2009