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INTRODUCTION: The revised international standards for neurological classification of spinal cord injury (ISNCSCI) have facilitated the documentation of non-spinal cord injury-related impairments, such as chronic peripheral nerve injuries and muscle weakness due to immobility. This advancement addresses potential biases in muscle strength examinations. Utilizing electrically evoked contractions from paralyzed muscles, enhanced by electrodiagnosis, holds promise in identifying false-negative diagnoses of non-responsiveness to neuromuscular electrical stimulation. This concept prompts the exploration of polyneuromyopathy arising from nonuse in paralyzed muscles. CASE SERIES PRESENTATION: To substantiate our hypothesis, we recruited nine participants for a case series aimed at elucidating the potential benefits of incorporating the stimulus electrodiagnostic test (SET) to mitigate non-responsiveness during preparation for functional electrical stimulation (FES)-assisted cycling. In our convenience sample (n = 5), we conducted neurological mapping based on ISNCSCI and applied SET on the quadriceps. The SET guided optimal dosimetry for evoking contractions and revealed responses similar to those observed in peripheral neuropathies, with α coefficients equal to or lower than 2.00. This observation is likely attributable to nonuse of paralyzed muscles, indicative of an ongoing polyneuropathy in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). DISCUSSION: Among the nine initially recruited subjects, seven exhibited responsiveness to neuromuscular electrical stimulation (78% responsiveness), with two participants excluded based on exclusion criteria. In the final five reported cases, all displayed α coefficient values indicating impaired neuromuscular accommodation, and one presented no α coefficient within the normal range. The inclusion of electrodiagnosis appears effective in averting non-responsiveness, suggesting the presence of ongoing polyneuropathies in paralyzed muscles.

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Background. COVID-19 patients may present sequelae, such as neuromuscular electrophysiological disorders (NED), that can be assessed using the stimulus electrodiagnostic test (SET). However, little is known about the reliability and agreement of the SET in post-COVID-19 patients.Objective. We aimed to verify the intra-inter-rater reliability and agreement of SET measurements in the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, tibialis anterior, and gastrocnemius lateralis (GL) in post-COVID-19 participants.Methods. We designed an observational prospective study to evaluate 20 (10 males and 10 females) post-COVID-19 patients, age: 44.95 ± 11.07 years, weight: 87.99 ± 19.08 kg, height: 1.69 ± 0.09 m. Two independent raters took two evaluations using the SET on selected muscles. The intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) and 95% limits of the agreement defined the quality and magnitude of the measures.Results. For intra-rater reliability, all measurements presented correlations classified as high or very high (ICC: 0.71-1.0). For inter-rater reliability, the rheobase, chronaxie, accommodation, and accommodation index presented high or very high correlations, except for the accommodation index of the GL (ICC = 0.65), which was moderate.Conclusion. The reliability of the SET obtained by independent raters was very high, except for the GL accommodation, which presented moderate ICC. Therefore, the SET is a reliable tool for evaluating NED in post-COVID-19 patients.

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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected medical residency (MR) programs worldwide. However, few reports have focused on the MR of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). Therefore, our objective was to describe the perceptions of PM&R residents in Peru about their MR during the COVID-19 pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study. During June 2021, we sought to address all PM&R residents in Peru, using a virtual, anonymous and voluntary survey of 13 questions elaborated in Google Forms, which addressed their perception of RM. RESULTS: Of 142 PM&R residents in Peru, 60 (42.3%) responded to the survey. Among these, 21.7% considered that their residency training site (RTS) met little or nothing with the minimum requirements to be one, 50% that their RTS cared little or notthing for him/her since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, 35% that the physicians attending their RTS cared little or nothing about academics, and 71.7% that the lack of subspecialist physicians in PM&R greatly affects their training. In addition, 71.7% and 81.7% reported having learned little or nothing about musculoskeletal ultrasound and electrodiagnostic studies, respectively. Finally, 18.3% reported regretting to have chosen the specialty. CONCLUSIONS: We found an important negative perception about MR and a low self-perception of having learned about musculoskeletal ultrasound and electrodiagnostic studies. It is important to delve into the causes and look for alternatives to improve the training of PM&R residents.

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Introducción: El diagnóstico del síndrome de túnel del carpo se basa en los síntomas y signos clínicos del paciente y se apoya en estudios de electrodiagnóstico. Objetivos: Determinar el rendimiento diagnóstico de los signos clínicos de síndrome de túnel del carpo y la evaluación de un nuevo modelo como propuesta diagnóstica. Métodos: Estudio prospectivo de pruebas diagnósticas para síndrome de túnel del carpo en pacientes que asistieron a la consulta de cirugía de mano: Tinel, Phalen, Elevación de manos, y una nueva propuesta que llamaremos Elevación/Phalen, Resultados: Se evaluaron 88 manos en 47 pacientes con un promedio de edad de 45 años. El Tinel fue positivo en 63 (71,59 %), el Phalen en 67 (76,13 %), la Elevación de manos en 69 (78,4 %) y la Elevación/Phalen en 74 (84,09 %). Respecto al patrón establecido para la comparación clínica, los resultados fueron positivos en 71 (80,6 %) y negativos en 17 (19,4 %). El rendimiento clínico de Elevación/Phalen mostró una sensibilidad del 88,8 % y una especificidad de 78,6 %, con un valor predictivo positivo del 95,9 %. Conclusiones: La prueba Elevación/Phalen es equiparable a las pruebas clásicas de Tinel, Phalen y Elevación de manos, por tanto, puede ser utilizada para el diagnóstico clínico del síndrome de túnel del carpo.

Introduction: The diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome is based on the patient's clinical signs and symptoms, supported by electrodiagnostic studies. Objectives: To determine the diagnostic performance of the clinical signs of carpal tunnel syndrome and the evaluation of a new model as a diagnostic proposal. Methods: A prospective study was carried out for diagnostic tests for carpal tunnel syndrome in patients who attended the hand surgery consultation: Tinel, Phalen, Elevation of hands, and a new proposal that we will call Elevation/Phalen. Results: Eighty eight (88) hands were evaluated in 47 patients with a mean age of 45 years. Tinel was positive in 63 (71.59%), Phalen in 67 (76.13%), Hand Elevation in 69 (78.4%) and Elevation/Phalen in 74 (84.09%). Regarding the pattern established for clinical comparison, the results were positive in 71 (80.6%) and negative in 17 (19.4%). The clinical performance of Elevation/Phalen showed 88.8% of sensitivity and 78.6% of specificity, with 95.9% of positive predictive value. Conclusions: The Elevation/Phalen test is comparable to the classic Tinel, Phalen and Hand Elevation tests, therefore, it can be used for the clinical diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Abstract Background Peroneal neuropathy at the fibular head (PNFH) is a mononeuropathy that typically presents with drop foot and sensory abnormalities over the skin area innervated by the peroneal nerve. Objective The aim of the present study was to evaluate neuropathic pain in patients with PNFH. Methods Patients with clinical and electrodiagnostic features consistent with PNFH associated with weight loss, leg postures, or prolonged sleep were included in the present retrospective cohort study. Nerve conduction studies were performed in the bilateral lower extremities of all patients. The Leeds assessment of neuropathic symptoms and signs scale (LANSS) was applied to all patients. Results Thirty-two PNFH patients (78% males) were included in the study. The LANSS score in the majority of patients was lower than 12. There was 1 patient with a LANSS score of 12. The electrodiagnostic features of 16 patients were compatible with axonal degeneration. The mean LANSS scores of PNFH patients with and without axonal degeneration were 4.3 ± 3.7 and 5.2 ± 2.9, respectively (p = 0.255). Conclusion The present study showed that neuropathic pain is a rare symptom in patients with PNFH associated with weight loss, leg postures, or prolonged sleep.

Resumo Antecedentes A neuropatia fibular na cabeça da fíbula (PNFH) é uma mononeuropatia que normalmente se apresenta com pé caído e anormalidades sensoriais sobre a área da pele inervada pelo nervo fibular. Objetivo O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a dor neuropática em pacientes com PNFH. Métodos Pacientes com características clínicas e eletrodiagnósticas consistentes com PNFH associada a perda de peso, postura das pernas ou sono prolongado foram incluídos neste estudo de coorte retrospectivo. Estudos de condução nervosa foram realizados nas extremidades inferiores bilaterais de todos os pacientes. A escala de avaliação de sintomas e sinais neuropáticos de Leeds (LANSS) foi aplicada a todos os pacientes. Resultados Trinta e dois pacientes com PNFH (78%) foram incluídos no estudo. A pontuação LANSS em outros pacientes foi menor que 12. Houve 1 paciente com pontuação LANSS de 12. As características eletrodiagnósticas de 16 pacientes foram compatíveis com degeneração axonal. Os escores médios do LANSS de pacientes com PNFH com e sem degeneração axonal foram 4,3 ± 3,7 e 5,2 ± 2,9, respectivamente (p = 0,255). Conclusão O presente estudo mostrou que a dor neuropática é um sintoma raro em pacientes com PNFH associada à perda de peso, postura das pernas ou sono prolongado.

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ABSTRACT Introduction: Athletes' muscles can be weakened by fatigue caused by excessive activity. This limitation compromises their functional capacity and professional performance. The competition's performance correlates positively with muscular quality of function. The changes analysis caused by different athletic activities in muscle contraction by noninvasive tensiomyography reflects the functional state of the muscles. Still, no experiments are adapted to verify the fatigue risk level. Objective: Verify the possible relationship between exercise and neuromuscular fatigue using noninvasive tensiomyography. Methods: 90 athletes were randomly selected in weightlifting, badminton, and athletics sports. Maximum radial displacement, contraction, delay, duration, and relaxation time indices were collected. Muscle fatigue detection was based on the empirical mode decomposition modeling method with the Rogers sensitivity fluctuation rate. All values were collected in the rectus femoris muscle before and after the exercises. They were statistically treated and compared (P<0.05). Results: All athletes showed a decline in maximum radial displacement values after exercise. It reveals that their muscles are in a considerable state of tension, especially in the track and field group (from 8.57±3.42mm to 5.43±2.14mm). However, the slightest change in delay time was observed in the weightlifting group (16.21±4.15ms initial versus 18.34±3.27ms final). Conclusion: Through tensiomyography technology, it is possible to obtain a relationship between exercise and neuromuscular fatigue, analyzing the physical activity effects in a noninvasive way. Evidence Level II; Therapeutic Studies - Investigating the result.

RESUMO Introdução: A musculatura do atleta pode ser debilitada com a fadiga ocasionada pelo excesso de atividade. Essa limitação compromete sua capacidade funcional e desempenho profissional. O desempenho nas competições correlaciona-se positivamente com a qualidade da função muscular. A análise das alterações provocadas por distintas atividades atléticas na contração muscular pela tensiomiografia não invasiva reflete o estado funcional dos músculos, porém não há experimentos adaptados para verificar o grau de risco de fadiga. Objetivo: Verificar a possível relação entre exercício e fadiga neuromuscular utilizando tensiomiografia não invasiva. Métodos: 90 atletas foram selecionados aleatoriamente nos esportes de halterofilismo, badminton e atletismo. Foram coletados os índices de deslocamento radial máximo, tempo de contração, tempo de atraso, duração e tempo de relaxamento. A detecção de fadiga muscular foi baseada no método de modelagem da decomposição do modo empírico com o conceito de taxa de flutuação de sensibilidade de Rogers. Os valores dos três grupos foram coletados no músculo reto femoral antes e depois dos exercícios. Foram tratados estatisticamente e comparados(P<0,05). Resultados: Todos os grupos de atletas apresentaram um declínio nos valores de deslocamento radial máximo após o exercício. Isso revela que seus músculos estão em grande estado de tensão, especialmente no grupo de atletismo (de 8.57±3.42mm para 5.43±2.14mm). A menor alteração no tempo de atraso, porém, foi observada no grupo de halterofilismo (16.21±4.15ms iniciais contra 18.34±3.27ms finais). Conclusão: Através da tecnologia de tensiomiografia foi possível obter a relação entre exercício e fadiga neuromuscular analisando os efeitos da atividade física de forma não invasiva. Nível de evidência II; Estudos Terapêuticos - Investigação de Resultados.

RESUMEN Introducción: La musculatura del deportista puede estar debilitada por la fatiga causada por una actividad excesiva. Esta limitación compromete su capacidad funcional y su rendimiento profesional. El rendimiento en las competiciones se correlaciona positivamente con la calidad de la función muscular. El análisis de los cambios provocados por las diferentes actividades deportivas en la contracción muscular mediante la tensiomiografía no invasiva refleja el estado funcional de los músculos, pero no existen experimentos adaptados para verificar el grado de riesgo de fatiga. Objetivo: Verificar la posible relación entre el ejercicio y la fatiga neuromuscular mediante una tensiomografía no invasiva. Métodos: Se seleccionaron al azar 90 atletas de los deportes de halterofilia, bádminton y atletismo. Se recogieron los índices de desplazamiento radial máximo, tiempo de contracción, tiempo de retardo, duración y tiempo de relajación. La detección de la fatiga muscular se basó en el método de modelado de descomposición modal empírica con el concepto de tasa de fluctuación de la sensibilidad propuesto por Rogers. Se recogieron los valores de los tres grupos en el músculo recto femoral antes y después de los ejercicios. Se trataron y compararon estadísticamente (P<0,05). Resultados: Todos los grupos de atletas mostraron un descenso en los valores del desplazamiento radial máximo después del ejercicio. Esto revela que sus músculos están en un gran estado de tensión, especialmente en el grupo de atletismo (de 8,57±3,42mm a 5,43±2,14mm). Sin embargo, el menor cambio en el tiempo de retraso se observó en el grupo de levantamiento de pesas (16,21±4,15ms iniciales frente a 18,34±3,27ms finales). Conclusión: A través de la tecnología de la tensiomografía fue posible obtener la relación entre el ejercicio y la fatiga neuromuscular analizando los efectos de la actividad física de forma no invasiva. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - Investigación de resultados.

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Demonstration of the possibility to obtain the sensory nerve action potential (SNAP) of sural nerve in patients over 60 years old, without peripheral neuropathy. Prospective study on 101 patients older than 60 years of age. Stimulation was applied 12 cm proximal to the recording point. Two hundred and two SNAPs of the sural nerve were collected with an average peak latency of 3.2 ms, onset latency of 2.6 ms, peak-to-peak amplitude of 15.2 µV and velocity of 45.7 m/s. It was possible to obtain the sural nerve SNAP in all tested patients older than 60, without peripheral neuropathy. The values obtained in this study prove to be useful as a reference in the evaluation of patients older than 60 years of age.

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los músculos masetero y temporal tienen mucha relevancia en el proceso de masticación; además, suelen verse afectados con enfermedades mioarticulares, neurológicas, entre otras. El objetivo de este estudio es presentar los resultados de electromiografía con electrodo de aguja de los músculos masetero y temporal al momento de la masticación, evaluando los parámetros en amplitud y duración de los potenciales obtenidos. Se tomaron veintiséis individuos con previa valoración de odontología que descartaba alteraciones congénitas, defectos de la masticación y con dinamometría normal en momento de mayor oclusión, a los cuales se les realizó electromiografía de aguja en los músculos masetero y temporal en la máxima oclusión; los resultados fueron analizados bajo el estudio de los valores de amplitud máxima y mínima, así como duración ubicando en percentiles y cuadriles, buscando determinar valores que puedan considerarse normales en esta muestra. Al estudiar el músculo temporal se encontró que la duración normal se encuentra entre 4,75 y 6,487 mseg, mientras que la amplitud se encontraría entre 1572,05 uV y 1038,03 uV; en el caso del músculo masetero, se evidenció que la duración normal se encuentra entre 4,03 y 6,767 mseg, mientras que la amplitud se encontraría entre 2838,43 uV y 1864,635 uV. Este estudio da a conocer valores propios para nuestra población en lo que respecta a duración y amplitud de los potenciales de acción de unidad motora de los músculos temporal y masetero, los cuales concuerdan con los establecidos previamente como normales. En estudios previos realizados en otras partes del mundo, se encontró que la duración es menor que en las extremidades, pero la amplitud es similar, aunque con tendencia a valores inferiores al promedio.

The masseter and temporalis muscles are very relevant in the process of mastication. mastication process; they are also often affected by myoarticular and neurological diseases, among others. This study aims to present the results of electromyography with needle electrodes of the masseter and temporalis muscles at the time of mastication, evaluating the parameters in amplitude and duration of the potentials obtained. Twenty-six individuals were taken with a previous dental evaluation that ruled out congenital alterations, masticatory defects, and with normal dynamometry at the moment of maximum occlusion, to whom needle electromyography was performed in the masseter and temporalis muscles at maximum occlusion; the results were analyzed under the study of the maximum and minimum amplitude values, as well as duration located in percentiles and quadrilles, seeking to determine values that could be considered normal in this sample. When studying the temporal muscle, it was found that the normal duration is between 4.75 and 6.487 msec, while the amplitude would be between 1572.05 uV and 1038.03 uV; in the case of the masseter muscle, it was evidenced that the normal duration is between 4.03 and 6.767 msec, while the amplitude would be between 2838.43 uV and 1864.635 uV. This study reveals values specific to our population in terms of duration and amplitude of the motor unit action potentials of the temporalis and masseter muscles, which agree with those previously established as normal. In previous studies performed in other parts of the world, it was found that the duration is shorter than in the extremities. Still, the amplitude is similar, although with a tendency to lower valuesthan the average.

os músculos masseter e temporal são muito importantes no processo de mastigação. Além disso, eles são frequentemente afetados por doenças mioarticulares, neurológicas e outras. O objetivo deste estudo é apresentar os resultados da eletromiografia com eletrodos de agulha dos músculos masseter e temporal no momento da mastigação, avaliando os parâmetros de amplitude e duração dos potenciais obtidos. Foram tomados 26 indivíduos com avaliação odontológica previa que descartou alterações congênitas, defeitos de mastigação e com dinamometria normal quando da oclusão máxima, nos quais foi realizada a eletromiografia de agulha dos músculos masseter e temporal em oclusão máxima; os resultados foram analisados sob o estudo dos valores máximos e mínimos de amplitude, bem como de duração, colocando-os em percentis e quartis, buscando determinar valores que pudessem ser considerados normais nessa amostra. Ao estudar o músculo temporal, verificou-se que a duração normal está entre 4,75 e 6,487 mseg, enquanto a amplitude estaria entre 1572,05 uV e 1038,03 uV; no caso do músculo masseter, verificou-se que a duração normal está entre 4,03 e 6,767 mseg, enquanto a amplitude estaria entre 2838,43 uV e 1864,635 uV. Este estudo revela valores próprios para nossa população em termos de duração e amplitude dos potenciais de ação da unidade motora dos músculos temporal e masseter, que estão de acordo comos valores previamente estabelecidos como normais. Em estudos anteriores realizados em otros lugares, verificou-se que a duração é mais curta do que nas extremidades, mas a amplitude é semelhante, embora com uma tendência a valores mais baixos do que a média.

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ABSTRACT Background: Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow (UNE) is the second most common entrapment neuropathy. There is little information about the application of F-wave studies for evaluation of UNE. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of minimum F-wave (F-min) latency alterations by comparing this with nerve conduction analyses in UNE-suspected patients. Methods: Ninety-four UNE-suspected patients were admitted to this study. Sensory and motor nerve conduction and F-wave analyses on the median and ulnar nerves were performed on both upper extremities. Results: A total of 188 upper extremities of 94 patients were examined. Their mean age was 41.4±12.9 years, and 69 patients were female (73.4%). The mean ulnar-nerve across-elbow motor conduction velocity (MCV) in the affected arms was significantly slower than the velocity in healthy arms. The mean ulnar-nerve F-min latencies were significantly longer in the affected arms. Fifty-one patients were electrophysiologically diagnosed as presenting UNE (54.2%). Significantly slower mean ulnar-nerve across-elbow MCV, longer mean ulnar-nerve F-min latency and longer distal onset latency were detected in UNE-positive arms. Lastly, patients who were symptomatic but had normal nerve conduction were evaluated separately. Only the mean ulnar F-min latency was significantly longer in this group, compared with the healthy arms. Conclusion: Our study confirmed the utility of F-min latency measurements in the electrodiagnosis of UNE. F-wave latency differences can help in making an early diagnosis to provide better treatment options.

RESUMO Introdução: A neuropatia ulnar do cotovelo (NUC) é a segunda neuropatia por encarceramento mais comum. Existem poucas informações sobre a aplicação dos estudos da onda F para avaliação da NUC. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o valor diagnóstico das alterações mínimas de latência da onda F (F-min), comparando-as com análises de condução nervosa em pacientes com suspeita de NUC. Métodos: Noventa e quatro pacientes com suspeita de NUC foram admitidos neste estudo. A condução nervosa sensitiva e motora e as análises da onda F nos nervos mediano e ulnar foram realizadas em ambas as extremidades superiores. Resultados: Um total de 188 membros superiores de 94 pacientes foi examinado. A média de idade foi 41,4±12,9 anos e 69 pacientes eram do sexo feminino (73,4%). A velocidade de condução motora média do nervo ulnar através do cotovelo (VCM) nos braços afetados foi significativamente mais lenta do que a velocidade em braços saudáveis. As latências médias F-min do nervo ulnar foram significativamente mais longas nos braços afetados. Cinquenta e um pacientes foram diagnosticados eletrofisiologicamente como apresentando NUC (54,2%). Pacientes com presença de NUC tiveram, de forma significativa, detecção de VCM mais lenta no nervo ulnar ao nível do cotovelo, presença de latência mais longa da onda F-mínima no nervo ulnar, bem como latência de início distal mais longa. Por fim, os pacientes sintomáticos, e com condução nervosa normal, foram avaliados separadamente. Apenas a latência da onda F mínima média do nervo ulnar foi significativamente maior neste grupo, em comparação com os braços saudáveis. Conclusão: Nosso estudo confirmou a utilidade das medidas de latência da onda F-mínima no eletrodiagnóstico da NUC. As diferenças de latência da onda F podem ajudar a fazer um diagnóstico precoce para fornecer melhores opções de tratamento.

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Electrogastrography (EGG) is a noninvasive technique for the assessment of gastric myoelectrical activity using electrodes placed on the abdominal surface. Changes in gastric myoelectrical activity may be associated with diseases such as gastroparesis, functional dyspepsia, nausea, and recurrent vomiting. In Brazil, no studies to date have assessed gastric myoelectrical activity using multichannel EGG in healthy individuals. OBJECTIVE: To establish normal values of transcutaneous multichannel EGG in healthy Brazilian individuals. METHODS: This was a prospective study including 20 healthy individuals who underwent EGG. Recording was performed during two periods: a preprandial recording was performed for 30 minutes, and a postprandial recording was performed for 30 minutes after a soft-solid meal of 400 kcal (20 grams of proteins, 60 grams of carbohydrates, and 9 grams of fat). RESULTS: We assessed dominant frequency (DF) parameters, %DF distribution, the instability coefficient, and the power ratio (PR). A total of 20 individuals (11 women and 9 men) with a mean age of 39.5±7.4 years were included. Mean DF (95%CI) ranged from 2.4 to 3.1 cpm in the resting phase and 2.6 to 3.2 cpm in the postprandial period. The %DF in normogastria range was >70% in all healthy individuals. We identified that only one individual did not present a positive response to the test meal, and the other 19 individuals showed a PR greater than 1. The instability coefficient did not change significantly with meal intake. CONCLUSION: Multichannel EGG may be applied in future studies to evaluate gastric motility disorders in the Brazilian population.

RESUMO CONTEXTO: Eletrogastrografia (EGG) é técnica não invasiva que avalia a atividade miolétrica gástrica utilizando eletrodos localizados na superfície abdominal. Alterações na atividade miolétrica gástrica podem estar associadas a distúrbios como gastroparesia, dispepsia funcional, náuseas e vômitos recorrentes. No Brasil, não há estudos até o momento que tenham avaliado a atividade miolétrica gástrica pela EGG multicanal transcutânea em indivíduos saudáveis. OBJETIVO: Estabelecer valores de normalidade da EGG multicanal transcutânea em indivíduos brasileiros saudáveis. MÉTODOS: Este foi um estudo prospectivo, incluindo 20 indivíduos saudáveis submetidos a EGG. O registro foi realizado em dois períodos: um período pré-prandial foi registrado por 30 minutos, e um período pós-prandial por 30 minutos após a ingesta de uma dieta de prova com consistência sólida e pastosa de 400 kcal (20 gramas de proteínas, 60 gramas de carboidratos e 9 gramas de gordura). RESULTADOS: Foram avaliados os parâmetros de frequência dominante (FD), distribuição da % de FD, coeficiente de instabilidade e "power ratio" (PR). Foram incluídos 20 indivíduos (11 mulheres e 9 homens) com idade média de 39,5 +/- 7,4 anos. A FD média (95%CI) variou de 2,4 a 3,1 cpm no período de basal (pré-prandial) e de 2,6 a 3,2 cpm no período pós-prandial. A % da FD na faixa de normogastria foi >70% em todos os indivíduos saudáveis. Identificamos que apenas um indivíduo não apresentou resposta positiva a refeição de prova, e os outros 19 indivíduos apresentaram PR>1. O coeficiente de instabilidade não mudou significativamente com a ingesta da refeição de prova. CONCLUSÃO: A EGG multicanal transcutânea pode ser aplicada em estudos futuros para a avaliar distúrbios da motilidade gástrica na população brasileira.

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OBJECTIVE: To compare the grating visual acuity (VA) measured by visual evoked potentials (VEP) in phakic, aphakic, and pseudophakic Poodles. ANIMALS STUDIED: Thirty-six Poodle dogs aged from 4 to 14 years. PROCEDURES: Animals were allocated into three different groups according to their lens status: phakic group (n = 12), aphakic group (n = 12), and pseudophakic group (n = 12). Grating VA was measured in cycles/degree (cpd) in all animals using the electrodiagnosis system Roland RETIport® in a dark room without using any mydriatic, sedative, or anesthetic drugs. RESULTS: The mean grating VA in the phakic, aphakic, and pseudophakic groups was 5.9 ± 1.0 cpd (20/102-Snellen equivalent), 2.6 ± 0.7 cpd (20/231), and 5.2 ± 1.1 cpd (20/116), respectively. The VA from aphakic eyes was significantly lower when compared to the phakic and pseudophakic eyes (P < .05). There was no significant difference in VA between phakic and pseudophakic eyes. CONCLUSIONS: The VEP is a useful tool for the evaluation of grating visual acuity in canines. The study showed that IOL implantation following phacoemulsification results in improved VA as measured by VEP compared to that of the aphakic eye and resulted in VA that was similar to that of the normal eye.

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Objective: The aim of the present study was to verify the intra- and inter-rater reliability and agreement of the stimulus electrodiagnostic test (SET) measurements obtained by pen and square electrodes in the vastus lateralis and tibialis anterior muscles. Design: An intra- and inter-rater reliability and agreement study was performed for the SET by two independent raters. Two different sizes of cathode electrodes (1 cm2 and 25 cm2) and two muscles were assessed (tibialis anterior and vastus lateralis). Results: Chronaxie did not change according to the different electrodes. A high intra-rater reliability (0.72 ≤ r ≤ 0.88) was detected independently of the electrode and muscle assessed. Moreover, moderate and almost perfect agreements (0.51 ≤ Kappa ≤ 1.00) were detected on intra-rater assessment. Similar correlations (0.74 ≤ r ≤ 0.79) were found for intra-rater reliability. However, dissimilar inter-rater agreement was detected: Kappa ≤ 0.40 for tibialis anterior and Kappa = 1.00 for vastus lateralis. Conclusion: The SET presented high reliability and moderate agreement in intra-rater evaluations. A fair agreement was found in the inter-rater assessment of the tibialis anterior. Evaluations performed with different electrode sizes did not influence the results. Therefore, the SET should be performed by a unique rater in test retest situations.

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BACKGROUND: A new technique to obtain the sensory nerve action potential (SNAP) of the medial femoral cutaneous nerve is described. METHODS: SNAPs were recorded from 104 subjects with a bar recording electrode 10 cm proximal to the patella along an imaginary line drawn between the medial edge of the patella and the femoral pulse below the inguinal ligament. Stimulation was applied 14 cm proximal to the recording point. RESULTS: There were 104 healthy subjects. Onset latency of the SNAPs was 2.20 ± 0.16 ms (mean ± SD), peak latency was 2.70 ± 0.16 ms, peak-to-peak amplitude was 7.5 ± 3.0 µV, and conduction velocity was 51.5 ± 3.0 m/s. The side-to-side difference in the mean amplitude was 22.27 ± 13.6%. CONCLUSIONS: This new technique is easy, reliable, and reproducible, and should prove useful for the evaluation of neuropathies of the medial femoral cutaneous nerve.

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Resumen Introducción. La cirugía de síndrome del túnel del carpo (STC) es efectiva, aunque algunos reportes muestran satisfacción de solo el 75% luego de los procedimientos. La escala funcional histórico-objetiva (HiOb) es la que mejor se correlaciona con el estado neurofisiológico del nervio mediano. Objetivo. Determinar los resultados clínicos, funcionales y electrofisiológicos luego de una liberación quirúrgica en pacientes con STC. Materiales y métodos. Estudio analítico y descriptivo de pacientes con STC operados entre 2013 y 2014. Todos los individuos tenían pruebas clínicas y electrofisiológicas pre y post quirúrgicas. Resultados. Se estudiaron 36 pacientes con edad promedio de 49 años; los signos clínicos prequirúrgicos más frecuentes fueron Phalen y elevación de manos (91%). El seguimiento mínimo fue 6 meses. Hubo mejoría del dolor; de los signos de Tinel, de Phalen y de elevación de manos; en la escala HiOb, y en el Cuestionario de Boston, tanto en la función como en los síntomas. Los resultados electrofisiológicos mostraron mejoría en latencia distal motora del nervio mediano, latencia distal sensitiva del nervio mediano y delta sensitivo. Conclusiones. La liberación quirúrgica del STC es un procedimiento eficaz en la mejoría del dolor, los síntomas, las escalas funcionales y los hallazgos electrofisiológicos. El signo de Tinel prequirúrgico se asocia a peores resultados en el cuestionario de Boston.

Abstract Introduction: Carpal tunnel release surgery is effective, although some reports show a satisfaction level of only 75% after surgery. The functional historical-objective scale (HiOb) is the one that best correlates with the neurophysiological state of the median nerve. Objective: To determine clinical, functional and electrophysiological outcomes following surgical release in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Materials and methods: Analytical and descriptive study of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome who underwent surgery between 2013 and 2014. All individuals underwent pre- and postoperative clinical and electrophysiological testing. Results: 36 patients with an average age of 49 years were studied; the most frequent preoperative clinical signs were Phalen's test and hand elevation (91%). The minimum follow-up time was 6 months. There was improvement in pain; in the signs of Tinel's, Phalen's and hand elevation; in the HiOb scale, and in the Boston Questionnaire, both in terms of function and symptoms. Electrophysiological results showed improvement in distal motor latency of the median nerve, distal sensory latency of the median nerve, and delta sensory latency. Conclusions: Carpal tunnel release surgery is an effective procedure to improve pain, symptoms, functional scales and electrophysiological findings. Tinel's preoperative sign is associated with worse outcomes in the Boston questionnaire.

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ABSTRACT Quantitative electromyography is an important tool to evaluate myopathies, and some difficult-to-treat asthmatic patients may have a subclinical corticosteroid myopathic process, using only inhaled corticosteroid, according to some studies. In this report, diaphragm quantitative electromyography was used to evaluate asthmatic difficult-to-treat patients, comparing them with a control group. Significant differences were obtained in amplitude, duration and size index of motor unit action potentials, with lower parameters in the asthmatic patients, which may indicate a myopathic process.

RESUMO Eletromiografia quantitativa é uma ferramenta importante para a avaliação de miopatias, e alguns pacientes asmáticos de difícil controle podem ter um processo miopático subclínico, mesmo usando apenas corticosteroides inalatórios, de acordo com alguns artigos. Nesse artigo a eletromiografia quantitativa do diafragma foi usada para avaliar os pacientes asmáticos de difícil controle, comparando com um grupo controle. Diferenças significativas nas amplitudes, durações e índices de tamanho dos potenciais de unidades motoras foram encontradas, com parâmetros mais baixos nos pacientes asmáticos, o que pode indicar um processo miopático.

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RESUMEN El síndrome de Guillain-Barré continúa siendo la causa más importante de parálisis flácida aguda y subaguda en el mundo, con avances notorios en cuanto a diagnóstico, fisiopatología y manejo. Hay variantes típicamente descritas en esta condición clínica; sin embargo, desde hace algunos años se tienen reportes en escenarios clí nicos que se tornan un reto diagnóstico y de particular interés cuando imitan condiciones tan graves desde el punto de vista pronóstico como cuadros de muerte cerebral. Presentamos el caso de un varón de 53 años con un cuadro rápidamente progresivo de síntomas generales, debilidad muscular y progresión temprana a falla ventilatoria que desarrolla signos de compromiso de tallo cerebral y criterios de muerte cerebral y en quien los estudios de electrodiagnóstico permitieron llegar a la conclusión del curso de un síndrome de Guillain Barré imitando una muerte cerebral.

SUMMARY Guillain-Barré syndrome continues to be the most important cause of acute and subacute flaccid paralysis in the world, with notable advances in terms of diagnosis, pathophysiology and management. There are variants typically described in this clinical condition, however, for some years there have been reports in clinical scenarios that become a diagnostic challenge and of particular interest when it imitates such serious conditions from the prognostic point of view as brain death. We present the case of a 53-year-old man with a rapidly progressive picture of general symptoms, muscle weakness and early progression to ventilatory failure who develops signs of brain-length compromise and brain death criteria in whom electrodiagnostic studies allowed to reach the conclusion of the course of a syndrome of Guillain Barré imitating a brain death.

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Introducción El síndrome del túnel del carpo es la patología nerviosa compresiva mas frecuente del miembro superior. En niños es una entidad infrecuente, en la mayoría de las ocasiones esta asociado principalmente a una alteración de origen genético como la mucopolisacaridosis, puede ser de origen idiopático, traumático, infeccioso asociado patologías sistémicas y ocupación del túnel del carpo. Reporte del caso Se trata de una paciente femenina de 16 años de edad con dolor en la mano izquierda de un año de evolución, presenta hipoestesia y parestesia de la punta de los dedos sin evento traumatico previo. El examen físico no es conclusivo, aunque altamente sospecho de patología neurológica compresiva. Mediante electrodiagnóstico e imagenología se realiza el diagnóstico de síndrome del túnel del carpo por secundario a ganglión en el piso del túnel. El tratamiento mas recomendado en este tipo fue la liberación quirúrgica y resección del ganglión. Discusión El diagnóstico del síndrome del túnel del carpo en niños y adolescentes es de difícil diagnóstico dado por la amplia sintomatología, una vez diagnósticado el síndrome del túnel del carpo, el tratamiento más recomendado según esta causa es la liberación quirúrgica del túnel del carpo y resección del ganglión. El síndrome del túnel del carpo es una patología infrecuente en los niños, se debe realizar estudios complementarios para realizar un diagnóstico adecuado y un tratamiento efectivo. Es infrecuente que después de la liberación del túnel del carpo exista persistencia de la sintomatología neurológica distal.

Background Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most frequent nerve compression disorder of the upper limb. It is uncommon in children and in the majority of cases it is mainly associated with an alteration of genetic origin such as mucopolysaccharidosis. It can be of an idiopathic, traumatic, infectious origin, associated with systemic infectious diseases and occupation of the carpal tunnel. Case report The case is presented on a 16 year-old female patient with pain in the left hand for a year, with hypoesthesia and paraesthesia of the fingertips, with no previous traumatic event. The physical examination was not conclusive, although a nerve compression disorder was highly suspected. Using electrodiagnosis and imaging, the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome was made that was secondary to a ganglion identified on the floor of the tunnel. The most recommended treatment in this type of condition is surgical release and resection of the ganglion. Discussion Carpal tunnel syndrome in children and adolescents is difficult to diagnose due to the wide range of symptoms. Once the carpal tunnel syndrome has been diagnosed, the most recommended treatment according to this cause is the surgical release of the carpal tunnel and resection of the ganglion. Carpal tunnel syndrome is an infrequent condition in children. Complementary studies should be performed to make an adequate diagnosis and an effective treatment. After the release of the carpal tunnel it rare for the neurological symptomatology to persist.

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O ambiente de terapia intensiva está evoluindo em tecnologias para avaliação e tratamento sendo uma das técnicas mais atuais aplicadas neste ambiente o eletrodiagnóstico. Esta é uma revisão sistemática desenvolvida com base nos resultados de pesquisa das principais bases de dados, seguindo o PRISMA. Neste foram incluídos somente artigos observacionais que utilizaram a técnica de eletrodiagnóstico em pacientes críticos, para os mais diferentes objetivos e desfechos. As bases de dados consultadas foram: MEDLINE (acessado via PubMed), Fisioterapia Evidence banco de dados (Pedro), Registro de Ensaios Controlados (CENTRAL Cochrane) e EMBASE além de uma busca manual de referências adicionais. Um total de 10 artigos foram encontrados, sendo que dois apresentaram-se repetidos e outros seis foram excluídos por não contemplarem os critérios de inclusão obtendo-se ao final um total de dois artigos totalizando 33 pacientes. Um dos artigos apresentou resultados seguros, sem lesão muscular e o protocolo foi viável para ser aplicado em terapia intensiva. O outro artigo que após lesão cerebral traumática os pacientes podem apresentar distúrbios eletrofisiológicos, além de atrofia muscular generalizada sendo evidenciados pela técnica de eletrodiagnóstico. (AU)

The intensive care environment is evolving in technologies for evaluation and treatment, and these include a recent technique named electrodiagnosis. This systematic review was based on search results from major databases, following PRISMA guidelines. Only observational studies using the electrodiagnostic technique in critically patients for different objectives and outcomes were included. The following databases were searched: MEDLINE (accessed via PubMed), Physiotherapy Evidence database (Pedro), Controlled Trials Registry (CENTRAL Cochrane) and EMBASE, in addition to a manual search for additional references. Ten articles were found, two of which were repeated and six were excluded because they did not meet the inclusion criteria; thus, two articles were selected, with a total of 33 patients. One of the articles showed safe results, without any muscle injury, and the protocol was applicable in intensive care. The other article demonstrated that, after traumatic brain injury, patients may present with electrophysiological disorders and generalized muscle atrophy, which can be revealed by the electrodiagnostic technique. (AU)

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Resumen La neuropatía vasculítica no sistémica es una condición poco común, caracterizada por el compromiso aislado del sistema nervioso periférico a causa de la infiltración celular en el lecho vascular encargado de su irrigación. Es un término acuñado hace poco más de tres décadas y se considera una enfermedad poco descrita y subdiagnósticada. Se presenta el caso clínico de un paciente masculino de mediana edad que debuta con síntomas progresivos de predominio motor en miembros inferiores, quien es sometido a una serie de estudios que permiten concluir el diagnóstico. Es tratado con corticoides sistémicos, agentes citotóxicos y, por último, agentes biológicos con los que se estabilizaron los síntomas.

Summary Non-systemic vasculitic neuropathy is a rare condition characterized by the isolated involvement of the peripheral nervous system caused by cellular infiltration in the vascular bed responsible for its irrigation. It is a term which was coined a little over three decades ago and is considered a poorly described and underdiagnosed disease. Below, we present the clinical case of a middle-aged male patient who began experiencing progressive symptoms of motor predominance in the lower limbs, and who underwent a series of studies in order to conclude a diagnosis. The patient was treated with systemic corticosteroids, cytotoxic agents and, finally, biological agents which stabilized the symptoms.

Resumo A neuropatia vasculítica não sistêmica é uma condição pouco comum, caracterizada pelo compromisso isolado do sistema nervoso periférico a causa da infiltração celular no leito vascular encarregado de sua irrigação. É um termo cunhado há pouco mais de três décadas e se considera uma doença pouco descrita e subdiagnosticada. A seguir, se apresenta o caso clínico de um paciente masculino de meia idade que debuta com sintomas progressivos de predomínio motor em membros inferiores, que é submetido a uma série de estudos que permitem concluir o diagnóstico. É tratado com corticoides sistêmicos, agentes citotóxicos e, por último, agentes biológicos com o que se estabilizaram os sintomas.

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Abstract The objective of the following work is to document the phenotypic expression variability in Best Disease in first-degree relatives. The information was collected by assessing medical notes, interviewing the patient and obtaining photographic record of the diagnostic methods to which the patient was submitted. Data was analyzed along with a thorough review of the literature. A series of cases were reported in which the patient presenting the phenotypic characteristics of the disease has first degree relatives without ophthalmic findings during examination, but present an abnormal pattern on the electro-oculogram (EOG). Our article reveals the importance of electrophysiological exams in the diagnosis of Best vitelliform macular dystrophy, including the prevention of its clinical manifestation (autosomal dominant), providing concrete subsidies for genetic counseling.

Resumo O objetivo do presente trabalho é a documentação da variabilidade de expressão fenotípica da Doença de Best em parentes de primeiro grau. As informações foram obtidas por meio de revisão do prontuário, entrevista com o paciente e registro fotográfico dos métodos diagnósticos aos quais os pacientes foram submetidos. Dados foram analisados junto a uma extensa revisão da literatura. Relatamos uma série de casos, no qual o paciente que apresenta as alterações fenotípicas da doença tem familiares de primeiro grau sem alterações ao exame oftalmológico, porém os mesmos apresentam padrão anormal de eletro-oculograma (EOG). O nosso artigo revela a importância dos exames eletrofisiológicos no diagnóstico da distrofia macular viteliforme de Best, inclusive no que se refere à prevenção de sua manifestação clínica (autossômica dominante), fornecendo subsídios concretos para o aconselhamento genético.

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