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. 1975 Jul;56(7):285-9.

Slowing of nerve conduction velocity in hemiplegia: possible factors

K Takebe, M G Narayan, C Kukulka, J V Basmajian
  • PMID: 1147746

Slowing of nerve conduction velocity in hemiplegia: possible factors

K Takebe et al. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1975 Jul.

Abstract

A study of nerve conduction velocities in ulnar and peroneal nerves bilaterally in 27 hemiplegic patients revealed a statistically significant slowing in the affected limbs compared with the unaffected limbs, and a slowing of both compared with the standards for completely normal subjects. These results suggest that the upper motor lesion affects the function of the lower motor neuron. Proposed causes include a demonstrated lower skin temperature, a possible atrophic thinning of the fibers and other less plausible factors.

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