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AANEM ‐ IFCN Glossary of Terms in Neuromuscular Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Ultrasound
Author(s) -
Dengler Reinhard,
Carvalho Mamede,
Shahrizaila Nortina,
Nodera Hiroyuki,
Vucic Steve,
Grimm Alexander,
Padua Luca,
Schreiber Stefanie,
Kneiser Mary K.,
HobsonWebb Lisa D.,
Boon Andrea J.,
Smith Benn E.,
Litchy William J.,
Li Yuebing,
Lenihan Michael,
Thompson V. Brandon,
Stalberg Erik,
Sanders Donald B.,
Kincaid John C
Publication year - 2020
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.26868
Subject(s) - glossary , terminology , medicine , medical physics , electrodiagnosis , clinical practice , neuromuscular disease , physical medicine and rehabilitation , medical education , physical therapy , pathology , linguistics , disease , philosophy
Modern neuromuscular electrodiagnosis (EDX) and neuromuscular ultrasound (NMUS) require a universal language for effective communication in clinical practice and research and, in particular, for teaching young colleagues. Therefore, the AANEM and the IFCN have decided to publish a joint glossary as they feel the need for an updated terminology to support educational activities in neuromuscular EDX and NMUS in all parts of the world. In addition NMUS has been rapidly progressing over the last years and is now widely used in the diagnosis of disorders of nerve and muscle in conjunction with EDX. This glossary has been developed by experts in the field of neuromuscular EDX and NMUS on behalf of the AANEM and the IFCN and has been agreed upon by electronic communication between January and November 2019. It is based on the glossaries of the AANEM from 2015 and of the IFCN from 1999. The EDX and NMUS terms and the explanatory illustrations have been updated and supplemented where necessary. The result is a comprehensive glossary of terms covering all fields of neuromuscular EDX and NMUS. It serves as a standard reference for clinical practice, education and research worldwide .Highlights Optimal terminology in neuromuscular electrodiagnosis and ultrasound has been revisited. A team of international experts have revised and expanded a standardized glossary. This list of terms serves as standard reference for clinical practice, education and research.