Electrophysiological Assessment of Somatic Nerves of Upper Limbs in Diabetics: A Motor Nerve Conduction study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
Assessment of motor functions of somatic nerves of upper limb was carried out in diabetics by nerve conduction studies (NCS). Diabetic neuropathy is one of the major causes of morbidity and disability in the diabetic patients. Early detection is needed to prevent further complications from diabetic neuropathy. The median and ulnar motor nerves were chosen for the study. Conduction study was carried out on 100 male type 2 diabetic patients and 100 healthy male volunteers who served as control. Distal latency, Amplitude and Conduction Velocity of nerves were measured by using computerized EMG/ NCV/EP Mark II and surface electrodes. On comparing the parameters of NCS it was found that distal latency of both the nerves was more in diabetics than controls with statistically significant difference. The amplitude was significantly decreased in diabetics except right ulnar nerve. The conduction velocities of nerves of both sides in diabetics were also found to be decreased which was statistically significant.
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Neelam B Prasad
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