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[Innervation anomalies].

U Vieweg1, H E Vitzthum, K Dietzmann

  • 1Abteilung für Neurochirurgie, Medizinischen Akademie Magdeburg.

Zentralblatt Fur Neurochirurgie
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Anatomical variations in nerve innervation, particularly in limb muscles, are common. Recognizing these anomalies is crucial for accurately diagnosing peripheral nerve lesions using electrophysiological techniques.

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Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Neuroscience
  • Clinical Medicine

Context:

  • Variations in peripheral nerve innervation are frequently observed, especially in limb musculature.
  • These deviations from standard anatomical descriptions necessitate careful consideration during clinical diagnosis.
  • Understanding anomalous innervation is key for interpreting electrophysiological findings.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the prevalence and diagnostic importance of anomalous innervation.
  • To discuss the role of electrophysiological methods in detecting nerve anomalies.
  • To differentiate between nerve communication and nerve anastomosis.

Summary:

  • Deviations from typical nerve innervation patterns are common, particularly in limb muscles.
  • Electrophysiological methods like EMG and ENG are essential for detecting these anomalies, including double innervation and nerve communications.
  • The origin of these anomalies, whether developmental or adaptive, remains unclear.

Impact:

  • Improves diagnostic accuracy for peripheral nerve lesions.
  • Enhances understanding of neuroanatomical variations.
  • Provides a basis for further research into the etiology of innervation anomalies.

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