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This research aims to determine whether combining tibial nerve somatosensory evoked potentials (t-SEPs) and sural nerve sensory conduction study (s-SCS) enhances diagnostic accuracy for peripheral sensory neuropathy.

May 28, 2026Journal of Functional Morphology and KinesiologyOpen Access

Improving Diagnostic Accuracy for Peripheral Neuropathy: Use of Tibial Nerve Somatosensory Evoked Potentials

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MOMiki Oka STShozo Tobimatsu AYAkira Yokote

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Randomized trial improves diagnostic clarity for peripheral neuropathy by combining tibial and sural nerve tests, suggesting better treatment strategies.

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This research aims to determine whether combining tibial nerve somatosensory evoked potentials (t-SEPs) and sural nerve sensory conduction study (s-SCS) enhances diagnostic accuracy for peripheral sensory neuropathy.
Retrospective review of 74 cases with suspected neuropathy or radiculopathy.
Subjects underwent both s-SCS and t-SEPs tests from July 2021 to December 2024.
Definitions of abnormal s-SCS and t-SEPs were established for comparison.
Group 1 showed no abnormalities in either s-SCS or t-SEPs in 31 limbs (27.2%).
Group 2 had normal s-SCSs and abnormal t-SEPs in 45 limbs (39.5%), indicating possible proximal sensory nerve issues.
Group 3 revealed abnormalities in both s-SCSs and t-SEPs in 38 limbs (33.3%).

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Oka et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a17dbbe3fad632b0f9d87cf https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk11020208

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May 28, 2026Journal of Functional Morphology and KinesiologyOpen Access

Improving Diagnostic Accuracy for Peripheral Neuropathy: Use of Tibial Nerve Somatosensory Evoked Potentials

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Authors

MOMiki Oka STShozo Tobimatsu AYAkira Yokote

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Randomized trial improves diagnostic clarity for peripheral neuropathy by combining tibial and sural nerve tests, suggesting better treatment strategies.

Key Points

This research aims to determine whether combining tibial nerve somatosensory evoked potentials (t-SEPs) and sural nerve sensory conduction study (s-SCS) enhances diagnostic accuracy for peripheral sensory neuropathy.
Retrospective review of 74 cases with suspected neuropathy or radiculopathy.
Subjects underwent both s-SCS and t-SEPs tests from July 2021 to December 2024.
Definitions of abnormal s-SCS and t-SEPs were established for comparison.
Group 1 showed no abnormalities in either s-SCS or t-SEPs in 31 limbs (27.2%).
Group 2 had normal s-SCSs and abnormal t-SEPs in 45 limbs (39.5%), indicating possible proximal sensory nerve issues.
Group 3 revealed abnormalities in both s-SCSs and t-SEPs in 38 limbs (33.3%).

Cite This Study

Oka et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a17dbbe3fad632b0f9d87cf https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk11020208

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