SIMPLE ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR MORTON NEUROMA
MUSCLE & NERVE, vol.49, no.2, pp.193-197, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 49 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2014
- Doi Number: 10.1002/mus.23899
- Journal Name: MUSCLE & NERVE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.193-197
- Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Introduction: We describe a simple and quickly applied electrodiagnostic method for confirming the diagnosis of interdigital neuropathy caused by Morton neuroma (MN). Methods: Interdigital nerves II-III and III-IV were stimulated with surface electrodes simultaneously touching the lateral side of 1 toe and the medial side of the other. Recording was also made with surface electrodes. The results of 20 normal controls and 14 patients with MN were evaluated. Results: The amplitude and peak latency values elicited in the patients as well as the interside differences revealed an acceptable abnormality rate between 57.1% and 71.4%. Conclusions: Although the most popular and effective method of MN diagnosis is clinical evaluation supported by imaging, electrophysiological studies can, in selected patients, provide valuable information. Muscle Nerve 49: 193-197, 2014