Electrodiagnostic approach to the patient with suspected mononeuropathy of the lower extremity.
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.
Katirji
Bashar
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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
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