Electroneuronography
View article: Electrophysiologic study of upper extremity peripheral nerves following arteriovenous access creation in end stage renal disease patients
Electrophysiologic study of upper extremity peripheral nerves following arteriovenous access creation in end stage renal disease patients Open
Background and aims Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation is a surgical procedure that involves connecting an artery and a vein, typically in the forearm or upper arm. This alteration in blood flow dynamics can indeed lead to nerve-related …
View article: Prognostic value of electroneurography using the midline method for predicting the development of synkinesis after peripheral facial palsy
Prognostic value of electroneurography using the midline method for predicting the development of synkinesis after peripheral facial palsy Open
View article: Predicting the Prognosis of Bell's Palsy in Children Using Integrated Electromyography and Electroneurography
Predicting the Prognosis of Bell's Palsy in Children Using Integrated Electromyography and Electroneurography Open
Objective To predict the prognosis of pediatric Bell's palsy using integrated electromyography (EMG) and electroneurography (ENoG). Methods The present study enrolled 24 pediatric patients with Bell's palsy who underwent an integrated EMG …
View article: A Study of Facial Nerve Palsy Cases Using Electroneurography
A Study of Facial Nerve Palsy Cases Using Electroneurography Open
View article: Unusual Symptoms of Lacertus Syndrome: A Case Report
Unusual Symptoms of Lacertus Syndrome: A Case Report Open
Background: Lacertus syndrome, a condition characterized by median nerve compression at the elbow due to anatomical variations, is often misdiagnosed. This case report describes a 53-year-old female patient who presented with severe latera…
View article: Peripheral nerve regeneration using a biodegradable conduit from açaí (Euterpe oleracea): a bio-based alternative to autografts
Peripheral nerve regeneration using a biodegradable conduit from açaí (Euterpe oleracea): a bio-based alternative to autografts Open
Purpose: To evaluate the regenerative efficacy of an experimental biodegradable nerve conduit composed of polycaprolactone and açaí-derived polyurethane, used for peripheral nerve repair, in comparison with different reconstructive techniq…
View article: Effects of Kinesio tape on individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized controlled study
Effects of Kinesio tape on individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized controlled study Open
Objective Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common neuromuscular disorder with an incidence rate of 4.9%. Research on the impact of Kinesio taping (KT) on electroneurography in individuals with CTS is limited, highlighting a significant ga…
View article: Study of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Using Electroneurography and Ultrasound in a Spanish Cohort
Study of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Using Electroneurography and Ultrasound in a Spanish Cohort Open
Introduction: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy. Its diagnosis is clinically supported by the electroneurography (ENG). The use of ultrasound (US) has increased in recent years. Our objectives are: to de…
View article: Electrophysiological Changes in Patients with Postoperative Cross-facial Nerve Graft in a Tertiary Care Center
Electrophysiological Changes in Patients with Postoperative Cross-facial Nerve Graft in a Tertiary Care Center Open
Background: Facial nerve palsy is a multifaceted pathology that causes facial disfigurement, affecting eye closure, speech articulation, oral competence, and emotional expression, with functional, aesthetic, and psychological consequences.…
View article: Brachial Plexus Injury Influences Efferent Transmission on More than Just the Symptomatic Side, as Verified with Clinical Neurophysiology Methods Using Magnetic and Electrical Stimulation
Brachial Plexus Injury Influences Efferent Transmission on More than Just the Symptomatic Side, as Verified with Clinical Neurophysiology Methods Using Magnetic and Electrical Stimulation Open
The variety of sources of brachial plexus injuries (BPIs) and the severity and similarity of their clinical symptoms with those of other injuries make their differential diagnosis difficult. Enriching their diagnosis with objective high-se…
View article: Comparison of Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Electrodiagnosis in the Evaluation of Clinical Suspicion of Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Comparison of Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Electrodiagnosis in the Evaluation of Clinical Suspicion of Lumbosacral Radiculopathy Open
(1) Background: The diagnosis of lumbosacral radiculopathy involves anamnesis, an assessment of sensitivity and strength, diagnostic imaging—usually magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)—and electrodiagnostic testing (EDX), typically electromyo…
View article: Neurophysiological and Ultrasound Correlations in Guillain Barré Syndrome and CIDP—Case Series
Neurophysiological and Ultrasound Correlations in Guillain Barré Syndrome and CIDP—Case Series Open
Introduction: Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) are inflammatory polyneuropathies with an autoimmune etiology. These diseases differ mainly in the timing of their course but also in …
View article: Electroneurography and peripheral neuropathy in diabetic subjects in Lubumbashi
Electroneurography and peripheral neuropathy in diabetic subjects in Lubumbashi Open
INTRODUCTION : The practice of electroneurography is not common in Congolese environment, which makes early diagnosis of peripheral neuropathies such as those due to diabetes difficult. OBJECTIVE To characterize the electroneurography para…
View article: Contralateral Facial Innervation in Healthy Subjects and in Patients with Peripheral Facial Palsy
Contralateral Facial Innervation in Healthy Subjects and in Patients with Peripheral Facial Palsy Open
Background: We aimed to investigate the extent of the response of the orbicularis oris muscle to stimulation of the contralateral facial nerve both in patients with peripheral facial palsy (PFP) and in healthy subjects. Methods: EMG was pe…
View article: Novel evaluation method for facial nerve palsy using 3D facial recognition system in iPhone
Novel evaluation method for facial nerve palsy using 3D facial recognition system in iPhone Open
Our novel iPhone app offers a valuable tool for the comprehensive and efficient evaluation of facial palsy.
View article: Determining the Algorithm of Rehabilitation Procedures in Patients with Brachial Plexus Injuries Based on the Prospective Single-Centre Clinical Neurophysiology Studies: Preliminary Results
Determining the Algorithm of Rehabilitation Procedures in Patients with Brachial Plexus Injuries Based on the Prospective Single-Centre Clinical Neurophysiology Studies: Preliminary Results Open
The clinical neurophysiological tests allow us to determine the type, extent, and nature of brachial plexus damage. They are crucial in decision making regarding surgical procedures or conservative treatment. This report aimed to present a…
View article: A Proposal for Neurography Referral in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Based on Clinical Symptoms and Demographic Variables of 797 Patients
A Proposal for Neurography Referral in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Based on Clinical Symptoms and Demographic Variables of 797 Patients Open
The clinical manifestation of median nerve entrapment at the carpal tunnel level is known as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Electroneurography (ENG) is considered the gold standard in CTS evaluation. We conducted a retrospective study and a…
View article: Laser acupuncture and photobiomodulation therapy in Bell’s palsy with a duration of greater than 8 weeks: a randomized controlled trial
Laser acupuncture and photobiomodulation therapy in Bell’s palsy with a duration of greater than 8 weeks: a randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Refractory chronic inflamatory demyelinating polyneurophaty (CIDP) syndrome in a pregnancy patient: a case report
Refractory chronic inflamatory demyelinating polyneurophaty (CIDP) syndrome in a pregnancy patient: a case report Open
Case presentation: Female, 22 years old, presented to the Emergency Care Unit in July 2023 with paresthesias and loss of strength in the lower and upper limbs, with caudo cranial evolution, areflexia and frequent falls. No comorbidities we…
View article: Correlation between median motor latency and complementary sensory tests on the 1st and 4th fingers for early diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome
Correlation between median motor latency and complementary sensory tests on the 1st and 4th fingers for early diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome Open
Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) was first described in 1854 and is characterized by pain, paresthesia and tingling in the hands, and in advanced cases, weakness with atrophy of the thenar region, being a frequent cause of disabili…
View article: Effects of laser and ultrasound therapies on sciatic nerve axonotmesis: an experimental study
Effects of laser and ultrasound therapies on sciatic nerve axonotmesis: an experimental study Open
Background: Peripheral nerve injuries affect sensory and motor functions, with the sciatic nerve is commonly affected. Axonotmesis is a type of nerve injury in which the connective tissue surrounding the nerve‘s axons remains intact and re…
View article: Tongue electrical impedance myography correlates with functional, neurophysiologic, and clinical outcome measures in long‐term oropharyngeal cancer survivors with and without hypoglossal neuropathy: An exploratory study
Tongue electrical impedance myography correlates with functional, neurophysiologic, and clinical outcome measures in long‐term oropharyngeal cancer survivors with and without hypoglossal neuropathy: An exploratory study Open
Background This pilot study analyzed correlations between tongue electrical impedance myography (EIM), standard tongue electromyography (EMG), and tongue functional measures in N = 4 long‐term oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) survivors. Methods …
View article: Optimal Bell’s Palsy Treatment: Steroids, Antivirals, and a Timely and Personalized Approach
Optimal Bell’s Palsy Treatment: Steroids, Antivirals, and a Timely and Personalized Approach Open
Importance: The optimal treatment approach for patients with Bell’s palsy, a condition characterized by acute facial nerve palsy, remains unclear. The present study was designed to provide insights into the most effective treatment strateg…
View article: Task force of the Brazilian Society of Otology — evaluation and management of peripheral facial palsy
Task force of the Brazilian Society of Otology — evaluation and management of peripheral facial palsy Open
Peripheral facial palsy is a condition of diverse etiology. Treatment should be individualized according to the cause of facial nerve dysfunction, but the literature presents better evidence-based recommendations for systemic corticosteroi…
View article: The Long-term Effects of Improving the Motor Neural Transmission Verified with Clinical Neurophysiology Methods in Patients with Surgically Treated Idiopathic Scoliosis
The Long-term Effects of Improving the Motor Neural Transmission Verified with Clinical Neurophysiology Methods in Patients with Surgically Treated Idiopathic Scoliosis Open
Evaluation of the patients after the surgical correction of idiopathic scoliosis in long-term follow-up the clinical neurophysiology methods has not been presented in detail. This study aimed to compare the results of the neurophysiologica…
View article: Hypoglossal Nerve and Cortico-Lingual Pathway Examination using the St. Mark’s Еlectrode: a Prospective Study
Hypoglossal Nerve and Cortico-Lingual Pathway Examination using the St. Mark’s Еlectrode: a Prospective Study Open
INTRODUCTION. The literature describes numerous cases of mononeuropathy of the hypoglossal nerve, as a complication of various diseases, as well as after operations for symptomatic and asymptomatic stenoses in the carotid system. For a cor…
View article: Comparing Parameters of Motor Potentials Recordings Evoked Transcranially with Neuroimaging Results in Patients with Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: Assessment and Diagnostic Capabilities
Comparing Parameters of Motor Potentials Recordings Evoked Transcranially with Neuroimaging Results in Patients with Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: Assessment and Diagnostic Capabilities Open
This study aimed to investigate the relationships between the different levels and degrees of incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI) evaluated with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and the results of non-invasive electromyography (mcsEMG), m…
View article: Anastomosis between the facial nerve – ansa cervicalis and the facial nerve – hypoglossal nerve in rabbits: technical note for a practical use in peripheral facial palsy
Anastomosis between the facial nerve – ansa cervicalis and the facial nerve – hypoglossal nerve in rabbits: technical note for a practical use in peripheral facial palsy Open
Background and aims. To emphasize the importance of laboratory dissections in perfecting surgical techniques. In this paper, we describe the technical details on rabbit dissection for practical applications. Methods. Four New Zealand rabbi…
View article: Predicting synkinesis caused by Bell's palsy or Ramsay Hunt syndrome using machine learning‐based logistic regression
Predicting synkinesis caused by Bell's palsy or Ramsay Hunt syndrome using machine learning‐based logistic regression Open
Objective To investigate whether machine learning (ML)‐based algorithms, namely logistic regression (LR), random forest (RF), k‐nearest neighbor (k‐NN), and gradient‐boosting decision tree (GBDT), utilizing early post‐onset parameters can …
View article: Electroneurography Values Based on Degree of Facial Muscle Contraction Response to Electroacupuncture in Patients with Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy: A Retrospective Study
Electroneurography Values Based on Degree of Facial Muscle Contraction Response to Electroacupuncture in Patients with Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy: A Retrospective Study Open
The ENoG values varied according to degree of FMCR induced by ES targeting the facial nerve in patients with peripheral facial nerve palsy. This might allow to predict the prognosis based on the ES-induced FMCR.