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Review
. 2023 Feb 22;31(4):263-267.
doi: 10.4103/jmu.jmu_104_22. eCollection 2023 Oct-Dec.

The Application of Ultrasound Guidance in Electrodiagnostic Studies - A Narrative Review

Kuo-Chang Wei  1   2 , Chueh-Hung Wu  1   3 , Tyng-Guey Wang  1   3
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The Application of Ultrasound Guidance in Electrodiagnostic Studies - A Narrative Review

Kuo-Chang Wei et al. J Med Ultrasound. .

Abstract

Electrodiagnostic studies, including nerve conduction study and electromyography, were conducted based on surface anatomy in a conventional manner. However, the anatomical variations and difficulty in the identification of target nerves or muscles render the accuracy of electrodiagnostic studies questionable. In recent years, high-resolution ultrasound (US) has been used to scan both the peripheral nerves and musculoskeletal system. Furthermore, an increasing number of clinicians have incorporated US into electrodiagnostic studies to achieve accurate sampling and prevent potential unwanted tissue injuries. In this review article, we present summarized information about the utility of US in assisting electrodiagnostic studies.

Keywords: Electromyography; nerve conduction study; ultrasonography-guided.

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Conflict of interest statement

Dr. Tyng-Guey Wang, an editorial board member at Journal of Medical Ultrasound, had no role in the peer review process of or decision to publish this article. The other authors declared no conflicts of interest in writing this paper.

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