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Posterior antebrachial cutaneous nerve conduction study technique.

N Souayah1, M Bhatt, H W Sander

  • 1Department of Neurology, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA. souayani@umdnj.edu

Neurology, Neurophysiology, and Neuroscience
|December 11, 2007
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This study introduces an improved electrodiagnostic method for posterior antebrachial cutaneous nerve (PABC) neuropathy. Longer recording distances, up to 20 cm, enhance sensitivity for detecting PABC neuropathy.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurophysiology

Background:

  • Posterior antebrachial cutaneous nerve (PABC) neuropathy diagnosis can be challenging.
  • Standard electrodiagnostic methods may lack sensitivity.

Observation:

  • A retrospective analysis of PABC nerve conduction studies was performed.
  • Studies included 14 controls and 3 patients with PABC neuropathy.
  • Stimulation was applied proximal to the lateral epicondyle with recordings at 12, 15, and 20 cm.

Findings:

  • Utilizing a 20 cm recording distance identified abnormal electrodiagnostic findings in all 3 neuropathy patients.
  • More proximal recording sites (e.g., 12 cm) failed to detect the neuropathy in these cases.

Implications:

  • Extended recording distances (12, 15, and 20 cm) improve the sensitivity of PABC nerve conduction studies.

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  • This enhanced methodology offers a more comprehensive evaluation for suspected PABC neuropathy compared to traditional 12 cm recordings.