Repetitive nerve stimulation as a diagnostic aid for distinguishing cervical spondylotic amyotrophy from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-017-5060-4
Abstract: PurposeTo identify and compare the features of compound muscle action potential (CMAP) decrements in repetitive nerve stimulation (RNS) in patients with cervical spondylotic amyotrophy (CSA) and in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).MethodsThe cohort consisted… read more here.
Keywords: repetitive nerve; nerve stimulation; cervical spondylotic; spondylotic amyotrophy ... See more keywords
Surgical outcomes for distal-type cervical spondylotic amyotrophy: a multicenter retrospective analysis of 43 cases
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-019-06060-8
Abstract: Distal-type cervical spondylotic amyotrophy (CSA) is a rare form of cervical spondylosis that causes muscle weakness of upper extremities. The pathophysiology and appropriate surgical method for the treatment of CSA are still controversial. We investigated… read more here.
Keywords: surgical outcomes; cervical spondylotic; spondylotic amyotrophy; distal type ... See more keywords