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Electrodiagnostic testing in hand surgery

D Campion1

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, USA.

The Journal of Hand Surgery
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
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This review details electrodiagnostic examination techniques for predicting nerve injury pathophysiology. It covers common entrapments like carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar neuropathy, alongside other hand surgery-related conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Hand Surgery
  • Nerve Conduction Studies

Background:

  • Electrodiagnostic examinations are crucial for diagnosing nerve injuries.
  • Understanding pathophysiology aids in predicting patient outcomes.
  • Several nerve entrapment syndromes affect the hand and upper extremity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of electrodiagnostic techniques.
  • To explain how these techniques predict nerve injury pathophysiology.
  • To detail findings for common and less common nerve conditions relevant to hand surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of general electrodiagnostic examination principles.
  • Detailed description of specific techniques for nerve entrapments.
  • Discussion of findings associated with various neuropathies.

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Main Results:

  • Electrodiagnostic tests can effectively predict nerve injury pathophysiology.
  • Specific findings are characteristic of carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar neuropathy.
  • Anterior interosseous syndrome, brachial plexopathy, radiculopathy, polyneuropathy, and thoracic outlet syndrome are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Electrodiagnostic examination is essential for accurate diagnosis and management of nerve injuries.
  • The techniques described aid in differentiating various neuropathies affecting the hand.
  • This review serves as a guide for understanding and applying electrodiagnostic findings in hand surgery.