The sensitivity and specificity of the neurological examination in polyneuropathy patients with clinical and electrophysiological correlations.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Polyneuropathy is one of the most prevalent neurologic disorders. Although several studies explored the role of the neurological examination in polyneuropathy, they were mostly restricted to specific subgroups of patients and have not correlated examination findings with symptoms and electrophysiological results.

Objectives

To explore the sensitivity and specificity of different neurological examination components in patients with diverse etiologies for polyneuropathy, find the most sensitive combination of examination components for polyneuropathy detection, and correlate examination findings with symptoms and electrophysiological results.

Methods

Patients with polyneuropathy attending the neuromuscular clinic from 01/2013 to 09/2015 were evaluated. Incl

SUBMITTER: Abraham A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5332032 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature