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Clinical electromyography in ear, nose and throat practice
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|April 1, 1981
Summary
A novel surface electromyography (EMG) method is introduced for ENT, specifically targeting delicate throat muscles. This technique reveals significant abnormalities in neurolaryngological disorders, positioning surface EMG as a leading diagnostic tool.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Electromyography (EMG) is crucial for diagnosing neuromuscular disorders.
- Current EMG methods may be invasive or less suitable for delicate head and neck muscles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a new surface integrated electromyography (sEMG) method for ENT applications.
- To assess the suitability of sEMG for sampling specific muscles in the throat and mouth.
- To evaluate the diagnostic utility of sEMG in neurolaryngological conditions.
Main Methods:
- Development of a specialized bipolar surface electrode.
- Application of the sEMG technique to sample interarytenoid, posterior crico-arytenoid, and crico-pharyngeal sphincter muscles.
- Clinical evaluation in patients with neurolaryngological disorders.
Main Results:
- The sEMG method is well-suited for delicate oral and pharyngeal muscles.
- Significant EMG abnormalities were identified in various neurolaryngological disorders using sEMG.
- The specialized electrode effectively sampled target muscles.
Conclusions:
- Surface integrated electromyography presents a viable and effective diagnostic approach in otolaryngology.
- This method is expected to become a preferred diagnostic tool in the field.
- sEMG offers valuable insights into neurolaryngological conditions.