H-reflex behavior in glue (n-hexane) neuropathy.
The H-reflex response, and in particular the excitability cycle of spinal motor-neurones, were studied in a group of patients suffering from glue (n-hexane) neuropathy. Motor and sensitive nerve conduction, EMG, and clinical features were also considered. The results, showing an increased excitability of alpha-motorneurones, give evidence of spinal involvement in these patients.
D000269:Adhesives / Q000506:poisoning*; D000328:Adult; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D006181:H-Reflex / Q000187:drug effects*; D006586:Hexanes / Q000506:poisoning*; D006801:Humans; D009046:Motor Neurons / Q000187:drug effects; D009431:Neural Conduction / Q000187:drug effects; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012023:Reflex, Monosynaptic / Q000187:drug effects*; D013997:Time Factors
D000269:Adhesives; D006586:Hexanes; C026385:n-hexane