Neuromuscular rehabilitation and electrodiagnosis. 2. Peripheral neuropathy
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Weiss, Lyn D.Weiss, Jay M.
Johns, Jeffery S.
Strommen, Jeffrey A.
Kim, Chong-Tae
Williams, Faren H.
Rashbaum, Ira G.
UMass Chan Affiliations
Department of Orthopedics and Physical RehabilitationDocument Type
Journal ArticlePublication Date
2005-03-12Keywords
Antidepressive Agents, TricyclicDiabetic Neuropathies
*Electrodiagnosis
Electromyography
Female
HIV Seropositivity
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Peripheral Nervous System
Diseases
Respiration, Artificial
Orthopedics
Rehabilitation and Therapy
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This self-directed learning module highlights peripheral neuropathies. It is part of the chapter on neuromuscular rehabilitation and electrodiagnosis in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article specifically focuses on diagnostic criteria and classifications of peripheral neuropathy, including diabetic, alcoholic, carcinomatous, human immunodeficiency virus-associated, and critical illness polyneuropathies. Treatment options are reviewed. The causes for difficult to obtain nerve conduction studies are highlighted. OVERALL ARTICLE OBJECTIVE: To summarize the diagnosis, classification, and treatment of peripheral neuropathies.Source
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2005 Mar;86(3 Suppl 1):S11-7. Link to article on publisher's siteDOI
10.1016/j.apmr.2004.12.004Permanent Link to this Item
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038/43051PubMed ID
15761795Related Resources
Link to Article in PubMedae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1016/j.apmr.2004.12.004