Invited Reviews
Electrodiagnostic studies in the management and prognosis of neuromuscular disorders
James M. Gilchrist MD,
George M. Sachs MD, PhD,
Corresponding Author
James M. Gilchrist MD
Department of Neurology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown Medical School, 593 Eddy Street, APC 689, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, USA
Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Department of Neurology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown Medical School, 593 Eddy Street, APC 689, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, USASearch for more papers by this authorGeorge M. Sachs MD, PhD
Department of Neurology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown Medical School, 593 Eddy Street, APC 689, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, USA
Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Search for more papers by this authorJames M. Gilchrist MD,
George M. Sachs MD, PhD,
Corresponding Author
James M. Gilchrist MD
Department of Neurology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown Medical School, 593 Eddy Street, APC 689, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, USA
Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Department of Neurology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown Medical School, 593 Eddy Street, APC 689, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, USASearch for more papers by this authorGeorge M. Sachs MD, PhD
Department of Neurology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown Medical School, 593 Eddy Street, APC 689, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, USA
Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
Prognosis remains a neglected aspect of modern medical care and research, behind diagnosis and treatment. The very term “electrodiagnosis” implies as much. Despite this, much has been published regarding the use and benefit of electrodiagnostic techniques in assessing prognosis and assisting in management of patients after the diagnosis has been established. This information is often hidden or otherwise not emphasized. This review summarizes the literature regarding the use of such techniques for prognosis and management of disorders of lower motor neurons, peripheral nerves, neuromuscular transmission, and muscle. Muscle Nerve 29: 165–190, 2004
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