EMG/NCS Online Series: Volume IX Electrodiagnostic Evaluation of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

EMG on DVD series: Volume IX
Series Editors: Sanjeev Nandedkar, Ph.D. &  Anjali Nandedkar, Ph.D.

Electrodiagnostic Evaluation of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Authors: Michael T. Andary, M.D., M.S. and Lawrence R. Robinson, M.D.
Anatomy
Muscles and Nerves
Anomalous Innervation
Muscle Localization
Sensory NCS
Median Nerve
Index Finger – Antidromic
Long Finger – Antidromic
Index Finger – Orthodromic

Comparison Techniques
Thumb
Bactrian Sign
Ring Finger
Mixed (Palmar)
Across Wrist

Combined Sensory Index
Calculation
In Cold Hand
After Warning
Discussion
Motor NCS
APB Recording
Midpalm Stimulation
Lumbricals
Pronator Quadratus
Martin Gruber
F Wave
Technical Matters
Filters – Motor
Filters – Sensory
Temperature
Electrode Separation
Electrode Size
Excessive Stimulation
Pin Stimulation
Questions and Answers
Technical
Index or Long Finger?
Amplitude Measurement
Use of Averager
Distance and Normal Values
Temperature Control
Needle Recording / Stimulation

Clinical
Workup
Grading CTS
Needle EMG
Inching Technique
Martin Gruber
Diabetes
Double Crush
Axonal Loss
Michael T. Andary, M.D., M.S.Lawrence R. Robinson, M.D.
Physical Examination
Manual Muscle Testing
Sensation
Signs
Case Studies
Diagnostic Strategy
Case 1
Case 2
Case 3
Case 4