Motor Nerve Conduction Velocity in Diabetes Mellitus.

s1 May 1961Motor Nerve Conduction Velocity in Diabetes Mellitus.T. J. Skillman, M.D., E. W. Johnson, M.D., G. J. Hamwi, M.D., F.A.C.P., H. J. Driskill, M.D.T. J. Skillman, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, E. W. Johnson, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, G. J. Hamwi, M.D., F.A.C.P.Search for more papers by this author, H. J. Driskill, M.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-54-5-1047_2 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptDisturbances in neurologic function occur in from 25 to 90% of diabetic patients. Although neurologic deficits are largely considered to be afferent, motor nerve involvement occurs frequently. Function of the motor unit may be measured in a precise quantitative manner with modern instruments: The method consists of percutaneous stimulation of the ulnar and peroneal nerves at two points along their course. Electrical potential from the induced contraction is then picked up over the abductor digiti quinti and extensor digitorum brevis. Latency of response is photographed from an oscilloscope. Nerve length between stimulation points is measured on the skin. Conduction velocity... This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Columbus, O. (CI) PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics 1 May 1961Volume 54, Issue 5Page: 1047-1047KeywordsDiabetes mellitusNerves ePublished: 1 December 2008 Issue Published: 1 May 1961 PDF downloadLoading ...