Clinical observation of electrical stimulation treatment by electromyography on 186 cases of peripheral nerve entrapment in upper extremity

Abstract

Objective To explore the curative effect of electrical stimulation treatment by electromyography (EMG) on functional recovery of patients with peripheral nerve entrapment. Methods From March 2015 to March 2017, 186 cases of peripheral nerve entrapment in upper extremity were treated, including 76 cases of median nerve entrapment, 65 cases of ulnar nerve compression and 45 cases of radial nerve compression, which were randomly divided into treatment group (92 cases) and control group (94 cases). The control group was given the nutrition nerve drugs and improving circulation drugs, and professional rehabilitation physician provided functional exercise guidance. On this basis, the treatment group was treated with electrical stimulation by percutaneous EMG. The recovery of sensation, muscle strength and nerve function were compared between the two groups. Results The treatment time and efficiency, neurological function and muscle strength, EMG changes of the treatment group were better than those of the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion The electrical stimulation by EMG is an effective way to treat peripheral nerve entrapment, which can promote the functional recovery of patients. Key words: Electric stimulation therapy; Peripheral nerves; Electromyography; Functional recovery