Apparatus and methods for assessment of neuromuscular function
First Claim
1. An electrode configuration for assessing a physiological function in an arm and a hand of an individual, comprising:
- (a) a stimulation electrode adapted for applying a stimulus proximal to a wrist of said individual; and
(b) a detection electrode in a fixed relationship with respect to said stimulation electrode and adapted for detecting proximal to said wrist a myoelectric potential generated by a muscle in said hand of said individual in response to said stimulus,wherein a physiological function is evaluated in response to said stimulus and said myoelectric potential, and wherein said electrodes are sized and shaped for positioning on an anterior aspect of said arm of said individual proximal to said wrist.
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided for the assessment of neuromuscular function. Using an apparatus of the invention, stimuli are applied to a nerve that traverses the wrist of an individual. The stimuli are applied at a point that is proximal to the wrist. Stimulation of the nerve causes a muscle innervated by that nerve to respond. The muscle response generates a myoelectric potential, which is detected by an apparatus of the invention at a point that is proximal to the wrist. The delay between stimulation of a nerve and detection of a muscular response to that stimulation is processed to indicate an assessment of neuromuscular function. For example, a sufficient delay between application of stimulus and muscle response may indicate the presence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
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12 Claims
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1. An electrode configuration for assessing a physiological function in an arm and a hand of an individual, comprising:
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(a) a stimulation electrode adapted for applying a stimulus proximal to a wrist of said individual; and (b) a detection electrode in a fixed relationship with respect to said stimulation electrode and adapted for detecting proximal to said wrist a myoelectric potential generated by a muscle in said hand of said individual in response to said stimulus, wherein a physiological function is evaluated in response to said stimulus and said myoelectric potential, and wherein said electrodes are sized and shaped for positioning on an anterior aspect of said arm of said individual proximal to said wrist. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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