title: Investigation of peripheral neuropathy.
abstract: Much exciting work has been carried out on the peripheral nervous system during the past 20 years and has led to a greater understanding of peripheral nerve disorders and to improved diagnosis and treatment. This article sets out a systematic approach to the diagnosis of the patient with peripheral neuropathy.
authors.affiliation: Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Thrush
mesh_terms: D001369:Axons / Q000473:pathology; D001706:Biopsy; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D009186:Myelin Sheath / Q000473:pathology; D009410:Nerve Degeneration; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D009474:Neurons / Q000473:pathology; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D013997:Time Factors