Mononeuropathies

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Suspected mononeuropathies are the second most common reason for referral to the pediatric EMG laboratory. As with other disease categories, the presentation and distribution of specific mononeuropathies is often different in children compared to adults. Evaluation of a child presenting with mononeuropathy starts with a detailed history and a meticulous clinical examination. The electrodiagnostic approach to potential mononeuropathies aims to confirm the presence of a mononeuropathy, exclude alternative diagnoses, localize the injury site, assess the chronicity of the lesion, evaluate for nerve continuity, and clarify underlying pathophysiological mechanisms that may provide prognostic information. This chapter reviews the clinical and electrodiagnostic findings and differential diagnosis of the most common upper and lower extremity mononeuropathies.

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  1. 1.Department of NeurologyEmory University School of MedicineAtlantaUSA

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