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Semin Neurol 2010; 30(4): 436-442
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1267288
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Nerve Conduction Pitfalls and Pearls in the Diagnosis of Peripheral Neuropathies

Candise Dolan1 , Mark B. Bromberg1
  • 1Department of Neurology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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12. Oktober 2010 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Nerve conduction studies are an integral component of the evaluation of a peripheral neuropathy. While routine in nature, they require attention to detail. This article focuses on operator and machine errors that can affect the correct interpretation of nerve conduction data and the nature of a neuropathy.

KEYWORDS

Nerve conduction studies - pitfalls - peripheral neuropathy

Candise DolanR.EEG.T. R.NCS.T. 

Department of Neurology, Clinical Neurosciences Center

University of Utah, 175 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84132

eMail: cdolan@hsc.utah.edu