Electrodiagnostic findings in cyclist's palsy have rarely been reported. The purpose of this paper is to report a case and discuss clinical and electrodiagnostic findings. Possible aetiologies are presented and preventive measures emphasised.

This article overviews electrodiagnostic tests that provide evidence-based data in the treatment and management of abnormalities in nerves and muscles. There is a focused review on cardiac tests, nerve-conduction tests, low-back pain tests, seizure and epilepsy tests, and obstructive sleep apnea electrodiagnostic tests. Case reports demonstrate how these electrophysiologic tests can provide spe...

BACKGROUND There is no clear-cut consensus on the best diagnostic criteria for carpal tunnel syndrome. The objective of this study was to compare the probability of carpal tunnel syndrome being present following electrodiagnostic testing with the probability of it being present after the diagnosis was established on the basis of a clinical evaluation alone. METHODS The study sample included p...

Electrodiagnostic procedures have contributed to the certainty of diagnosis of a variety of neurological and neuromuscular diseases in animals. Widespread use of electrodiagnosis is limited by equipment costs and training of personnel. However, many of these procedures are used routinely in case work-ups in veterinary colleges or specialty practices. The purpose of this chapter is to present a ...

Prior reports of handcuff-related neuropathies have been retrospective or small series of cases selected for their unusual electrophysiological or historical features. We conducted a prospective 27-month study at a large, urban, teaching hospital of all patients with a complaint of hand numbness, weakness, or paresthesias attributed to overtightened handcuffs. Forty-one patients were evaluated ...

Sciatic neuropathy is the second most common neuropathy of the lower extremity and a common cause of foot drop. This article reviews the anatomy, clinical features, pathophysiology, and electrodiagnostic assessment of sciatic neuropathies. There are multiple potential sites of pathology, determined in part by the mechanism of insult, including trauma, compression, masses, inflammation, and vasc...

Cervical radiculopathy is a common diagnosis with a peak onset in the fifth decade. The most commonly affected nerve root is C7, C6, and C8. The etiology is often compressive, but may arise from noncompressive sources. Patients commonly complain of pain, weakness, numbness, and/or tingling. Examination may reveal sensory or motor disturbance in a dermatomal/myotomal distribution. Neural compres...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common entrapment neuropathy seen in the electrodiagnostic laboratory. Clinical assessment is an important part of the electrodiagnostic consultation and helps to form an appropriate differential diagnosis. Sensory conduction studies are a critical part of the evaluation. Using a summary index, such as the combined sensory index, is preferable to considering s...