Role of H-reflex latency studies in the diagnosis of subclinical diabetic neuropathy.
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol
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1986 Apr-Jun; 30(2): 133-8
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Motor conduction velocity (MCV) in the median, ulnar and peroneal nerves and H-reflex studies have been conducted in 50 diabetics aged 20-65 years and 25 controls. MCV in the upper limb was below the normal range in 16% of diabetics. 28% diabetics showed abnormal MCV in the peroneal nerve. H-reflex abnormality consisting of either prolonged latency or its complete absence could be observed in 54% of diabetics. The results indicate the greater sensitivity of H-reflex in the detection of sub-clinical diabetic neuropathy. Greater prevalence of neuropathy in the early onset diabetes than in the late onset type is also suggested.
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Main subject:
Peroneal Nerve
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Reaction Time
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Reflex, Monosynaptic
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Ulnar Nerve
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Aged
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Humans
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Adult
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Diabetic Neuropathies
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H-Reflex
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Median Nerve
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol
Year:
1986
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Article
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