Neurografie des N. Suralis

Helmut Buchner; Lars Schönlau; Andreas Ferbert

doi:10.1055/a-0734-5609

Klinische Neurophysiologie, Table of Contents

Klinische Neurophysiologie 2018; 49(04): 188-207
DOI: 10.1055/a-0734-5609

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Neurografie des N. Suralis

Sural Nerve Nerve Conduction Studies

Helmut Buchner

,

Lars Schönlau

,

Andreas Ferbert

Abstract

Zusammenfassung

Die Neurografie des N. suralis hat große Bedeutung in der Diagnose von Polyneuropathien. Dieser Artikel stellt unterschiedliche Untersuchungstechniken mit ihren Vor- und Nachteilen vor, bespricht Messergebnisse und Normalwerte und nennt Anhaltspunkte für die Unterscheidung des axonalen und demyelinisierenden Läsionstyps. Letztlich wird ein Standard für die neurografische Untersuchung und deren Bewertung vorgeschlagen.

Abstract

Nerve conduction studies of the sural nerve are of great importance in the diagnosis of polyneuropathies. This article reviews different examination techniques with their advantages and disadvantages, discusses measurements and normal values and helps to differentiate between axonal and demyelinating nerve pathology. Finally, a standard procedure for the examination and its evaluation is proposed.

Schlüsselwörter

Neurografie - N. Suralis - orthodrome vs. antidrome Technik - Neuropathien - Sonografie

Key words

Neurography - N. suralis - orthodrome - antidromic technique - neuropathy - sonography

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