Clinical grading of peripheral nerve problems

Authors
Dellon, AL
Citation
Al. Dellon, Clinical grading of peripheral nerve problems, NEUROSURG C, 12(2), 2001, pp. 229
Citations number
38
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
NEUROSURGERY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
10423680 → ACNP
Volume
12
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
1042-3680(200104)12:2<229:CGOPNP>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
To treat peripheral nerve problems appropriately, and to evaluate outcomes of peripheral nerve surgery, it is necessary to be able to stage the degree of nerve impairment. This article describes quantitative sensory testing t hat permits the necessary measurements for clinical grading of peripheral n erve functions.