Electrodiagnosis and recovery of function.
The study of electrodiagnosis with respect to recovery of function is in its infancy. There is a need for better understanding of the mechanisms of recovery and for better techniques to monitor recovery. This paper reviews the potential uses and limitations of current electrodiagnostic tests to predict and monitor neuromuscular recovery. It illustrates the use of these techniques in patients with spinal cord injury.
DeLisa
J A
JA
UMDNJ-NJ Medical School, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange 07052.
Little
J W
JW
D000328:Adult; D004568:Electrodiagnosis; D004576:Electromyography; D004594:Electrophysiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D011379:Prognosis; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation