Electrodiagnostic evaluation of lower extremity neurogenic problems

Foot Ankle Clin. 2011 Jun;16(2):225-42. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2011.01.012.

Abstract

Electrodiagnosis is a powerful tool for evaluating lower extremity disorders that stem from the peripheral nervous system. Electrodiagnostic testing can help differentiate neurogenic versus non-neurogenic causes of complaints such as pain, weakness, and paresthesias. It can help practitioners pinpoint the anatomic location and reveal the underlying pathology in peripheral nerve lesions. This article focuses on the electrodiagnostic evaluation of neurogenic processes that present as foot and ankle symptoms.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ankle / innervation
  • Electromyography*
  • Foot / innervation
  • Humans
  • Lower Extremity / innervation*
  • Medical History Taking
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / diagnosis
  • Neural Conduction* / physiology
  • Peripheral Nerve Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Peripheral Nerve Injuries / physiopathology
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology
  • Peroneal Nerve / anatomy & histology
  • Peroneal Neuropathies / diagnosis
  • Physical Examination
  • Sciatic Nerve / anatomy & histology
  • Sural Nerve / anatomy & histology
  • Tibial Nerve / anatomy & histology
  • Tibial Neuropathy / diagnosis