title: Electrodiagnostic approach to the patient with suspected mononeuropathy of the lower extremity.
abstract: Lower extremity mononeuropathies are less common than those affecting the upper limb. Yet, they are often challenging and more difficult to diagnose. The electrodiagnostic (EDX) studies play a pivotal role in diagnosis. Well planned and executed studies are very useful, although limiting factors such as age, foot swelling or prior lumbar spine surgery may hinder making a definite diagnosis. In this section, the author emphasizes the EDX studies of most lower extremity mononeuropathies and discusses, briefly, their anatomical and clinical aspects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, University Hospitals of Cleveland, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106-5098, USA. Bashar.katirji@uhhs.com
authors.forename: Bashar
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Katirji
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004568:Electrodiagnosis / Q000379:methods*; D004576:Electromyography / Q000379:methods*; D020428:Femoral Neuropathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000294:innervation*; D020422:Mononeuropathies / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000503:physiopathology; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity