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Effect of 2% Topical Lidocaine Gel on Discomfort from Electrical Stimulation During Nerve Conduction Studies- A Prospective Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study

Local and Regional Anesthesia, 2023
Kefah Al-Hayk,1 Mahmoud M Smadi,2 Lina M Elsalem,3 Ahmed Yassin,1 Suha Aqaileh,1 Deema H Obiedat,1 Ahmad Kefah Al-Hayk,4 Majdi Al Qawasmeh1 ,† Raid Kofahi,1 Khalid El-Salem1 1Neurology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and ...
Al-Hayk K, Smadi MM, Elsalem LM, Yassin A, Aqaileh S, Obiedat DH, Al-Hayk AK, Al Qawasmeh M, Kofahi R, El-Salem K   +9 more
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Electrodiagnostic study in patients with fibromyalgia: Implication for central sensitization

Indian Journal of Rheumatology, 2021
Background: Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic pain, depression, fatigue, and sleep disturbance. Different hypotheses have emerged about its pathogenesis, but central sensitization, which plays an important role in the development of ...
Akram Mohammed Al-Mahdawi, Sara Ismael Sami, Farqad Bader Hamdan   +2 more
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Safety and pain in electrodiagnostic studies [PDF]

Muscle & Nerve, 2016
ABSTRACTDiscomfort is an unavoidable part of electrodiagnostic (EDX) studies. The most readily modifiable mediator of electromyography (EMG)‐associated pain is muscle selection. Interventions that may reduce pain include vapocoolant spray, ibuprofen, and techniques such as slapping or stretching the skin.
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A Retrospective Study of 10 Patients Exhibiting the “Pseudo Wartenberg Sign”

Neurology International
Background/Objectives: The Wartenberg sign is a diagnostic feature of ulnar nerve neuropathy. It results from unbalanced activity of the abductor digiti minimi (ADM) and extensor digiti minimi (EDM) muscles secondary to weakness of the third palmar ...
Lisa B. E. Shields, Vasudeva G. Iyer, Yi Ping Zhang, Christopher B. Shields   +3 more
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Detecting Presence of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome in Type II Diabetic Patients using Clinical, Radiological and Electrodiagnostic Studies: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Introduction: Diabetic foot is one of the most devastating complications of diabetes and is the leading cause of lower limb amputations. Patients with a long-standing history of diabetes mellitus often experience symptoms of pain, burning sensation ...
Vipul Kumar, Mohammed Alam Parwaz, Surjeet dwivediShrikant Manwatkar, Shrikant Manwatkar, Shreyanh Chowdhry, Rahul Merkhed, Arvind Kumar, Pallavi Dhanvijay   +7 more
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Distribution of Peripheral Nerve Injuries in Patients with a History of Shoulder Trauma Referred to a Tertiary Care Electrodiagnostic Laboratory

Diagnostics, 2020
Peripheral nerve injury after shoulder trauma is an underestimated complication. The distribution of the affected nerves has been reported to be heterogeneous in previous studies. This study aimed to describe the distribution of peripheral nerve injuries
Chul-Hyun Cho, Don-Kyu Kim, Du Hwan Kim
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Electrodiagnostic Findings in 441 Patients with Ulnar Neuropathy - a Retrospective Study

Orthopedic Research and Reviews, 2019
Seyed Ahmad Raeissadat,1 Parisa Youseffam,2 Leila Bagherzadeh,3 Seyed Mansoor Rayegani,4 Mohammad Hasan Bahrami,4 Dariush Eliaspour5 1Clinical Development Research Center of Shahid Modarres Hospital, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department and ...
Raeissadat SA, Youseffam P, Bagherzadeh L, Rayegani SM, Bahrami MH, Eliaspour D   +5 more
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Electrodiagnostic use in Songklanagarind Hospital: a review of 418 cases

Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR), 2005
Objective: To analyse the distribution of age, sex, referring physicians, clinical problems, electrodiagnostic evaluation, and electrodiagnostic results of electrodiagnostic use in Songklanagarind Hospital in the fiscal year 2003.
W Leelasamran, W Permsirivanich, A Boonmeeprakob   +2 more
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Factors influencing aversion to specific electrodiagnostic studies [PDF]

Brain and Behavior, 2014
AbstractObjectiveTo compare the degree of discomfort caused by nerve conduction studies (NCS) versus needle electromyography (EMG), and to determine what factors predict aversion to one test or the other.MethodsTwo hundred patients underwent both EMG and NCS, and were asked to indicate which test was more uncomfortable.
Jerath, Nivedita U, Strader, Scott B, Reddy, Chandan G, Swenson, Andrea, Kimura, Jun, Aul, Edward   +5 more
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Modeling the cost–benefit of nerve conduction studies in pre-employment screening for carpal tunnel syndrome

Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 2010
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the costs associated with pre-employment nerve conduction testing as a screening tool for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in the workplace.
Bradley Evanoff, Steve Kymes
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