Use of hand diagrams in screening for ulnar neuropathy: Comparison with electrodiagnostic studies

作者：Werner Robert A^*; Chiodo Tony; Spiegelberg Teresa; Franzblau Alfred

来源：Muscle & Nerve, 2012, 46(6): 891-894.

DOI：10.1002/mus.23452

• electrodiagnostic test
• epidemiology
• nerve conduction studies
• screening
• sensory nerve function
• ulnar nerve

Introduction: The objective of this study was to determine whether a hand diagram could be used to predict ulnar mononeuropathy. Methods: This was a prospective study of 117 consecutive patients referred for hand symptoms. Each subject filled out a hand diagram of symptoms and had median and ulnar sensory and motor nerve conduction studies, including ulnar conduction across the elbow. Results: The best model for predicting an ulnar mononeuropathy included hand diagram scores of definite or possible. The model had a sensitivity of 50% and specificity of 93% with an ROC area of 0.90. Conclusions: The ulnar hand diagram scoring system can be useful as a screening tool in the electrodiagnostic laboratory or for epidemiologic studies. Muscle Nerve 46: 891-894, 2012

• 出版日期2012-12