Motor Unit Number Estimation

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Fig. 12.1 Representative examples of single motor unit potentials (SMUPs) stimulating the right ulnar nerve and recording abductor digiti minimi using the multipoint approach. One set of SMUPs had amplitudes…

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Mononeuropathies

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Fig. 20.1 Frequency of pediatric mononeuropathies (%) Mononeuropathies are seen in childhood as well as in adulthood, but as with other disease categories, the presentation and distribution of specific mononeuropathies…

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Historical Perspective of Electrodiagnosis

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Fig. 1.1 Duchenne’s handmade direct current electrostimulation device. Non-invasive surface electrodes could be placed for precise stimulation of small muscles of the hand and face Fig. 1.2 “Faradization” of facial…

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Motor Neuron Disease

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SMA Type (incidence as % of total SMA) Age at onset Life span Highest motor milestone achieved Other features EMG findings Type I (60%): Type IA Prenatal <6 months Mostly…

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Approach to Electrodiagnostic Testing in Children

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© Springer International Publishing AG 2017Hugh J. McMillan and Peter B. Kang (eds.)Pediatric Electromyographyhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61361-1_3 3. Approach to Electrodiagnostic Testing in Children Peter B. Kang1   (1) Division of Pediatric Neurology, Shands Children’s Hospital, University of Florida College of…

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