Short segment incremental study in ulnar neuropathy at the wrist: report of three cases and review of the literature

Dikmen P. Y., Oge A. E., Yazici J.

ACTA NEUROLOGICA BELGICA, vol.110, no.1, pp.78-83, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 110 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Journal Name: ACTA NEUROLOGICA BELGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.78-83
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Ulnar nerve lesions may occur at different sub-locations at wrist and may involve various branches of the nerve. Standard neurophysiological studies are generally insufficient in revealing these lesions. Demonstration of conduction block and/or focal slowing of nerve conduction is the most definitive electrodiagnostic evidence for the localization of segmental demyelination. Short-segment incremental study (SSIS) is a sensitive technique for detecting the ulnar neuropathy at the wrist (UNW).