title: Electrodiagnosis of plexopathies.
abstract: The pathophysiologic processes underlying plexus lesions and their recognition by electromyographic examination are detailed in this article. The nerve conduction studies most helpful for localization of plexopathies are discussed, and the electromyographic findings of the most commonly encountered plexopathies are described.
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries / Q000528:radiation effects; D003711:Demyelinating Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000175:diagnosis; D004568:Electrodiagnosis; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008160:Lumbosacral Plexus; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010524:Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D011247:Pregnancy; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013901:Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis