Use Of Electromyography Research Articles

SURGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF PYLOROPLASTY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ELECTROMYOGRAPHIC FINDINGS.

This paper deals with the effect of pyloroplasty on the motility of the stomach observed by the use of electromyography. Twenty adult dogs were subjected to the Heineke-Mikulicz type pyloroplasty and the electromyographical study was carried out on the motility of the stomach following the operation. When the pyloroplasty was done on the normal stomach, peristaltic movement of the stomach was seen slightly weakened. Transection and anastomosis of the body or antral portion of the stomach was followed by the increase in peristaltic movement distal to the anastomotic line and the multiple discharges of the antiperistalsis were also observed. Under these conditions, addition of the pyloroplasty remarkably reduced the discharge of antiperistalsis. It is presumed that the clinical significance of the pyloroplasty as an additional procedure to vagotomy or various kinds of gastric surgeries is the reduction of abnormally excited condition of the antrum as well as antral spasm and antiperistalsis.

The Use of Electromyography in Kinesiological Research

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to supply students with suggestions regarding preparation for recording the electromyogram, such as the types of electrodes available, situations in which each has proven satisfactory, and the best methods of application for each type. It is also intended to provide a background for understanding and interpreting electromyograms recorded during kinesiological research, including suggestions for recognition of spread of action potentials from active to inactive tissue, recognition and interpretation of common artefacts, and substantiation of the interpretation by movement analysis based upon sound kinesiological principles.

ELECTROMYOGRAPHY

Electromyographic techniques are extremely useful when there is only minimal denervation, in the detection of early lower motor neurone regeneration, and in the diagnosis of rare syndromes such as myotonia and myasthenia gravis. Another use of electromyography is the detection of isolated motor unit potentials which may provide evidence of the continuity of a nerve in what appears to be a complete lesion.

Electromyography in Congenital Torticollis

In reference to the article by Baxter et al. (Pediatrics, 28:442, 1961), it would appear that the use of electromyography to aid in the selection of patients for early surgical correction of congenital torticollis is a useful concept. The two patients in the "minimal" and the three in the "moderate reduction" categories that did well without operation would certainly indicate conservatism in recommending early operation for these groups as commented upon by the authors. It would also be most helpful if the authors would run some controls on the severe category as well.

Electromyographic findings in experimental botulinum intoxication.

AbstractJosefsson J.‐O. and S. Thesleff. Electromyographic findings in experimental botulinum intoxication.The electrical activity of botulinum intoxicated skeletal muscle was examined in the rabbit by the use of electromyography. 5 to 6 days after an intramuscular injection of the toxin, fibrillation potentials appeared and persisted for a period of at least 60 days. The potentials were similar in amplitude and time course to those recorded following motor nerve degeneration. Botulinum toxin, however, is known not to affect the morphological structure of the motor nerve and its terminals. Its sole action is to block transmitter release selectively from cholinergic nerve endings. Our results therefore suggest that in nerve degeneration lack of transmitter release is primarily responsible for initiating the process which produces the electromyographic pattern typical of denervation.

The use of electromyography: case presentation.

The use of electromyography: case presentation.

An evaluation of the Manifest Anxiety Scale by the use of electromyography.

An evaluation of the Manifest Anxiety Scale by the use of electromyography.

Electromyography and electric stimulation of nerves in diseases of motor unit; observations on myasthenic syndrome associated with malignant tumors.

† Tracings of electric potentials in voluntary muscle can be obtained by inserting needle electrodes. Electromyography and related neurophysiological techniques are being used with increasing frequency and effectiveness in the diagnosis and study of diseases of the motor unit (neuromuscular diseases). The value of these newer techniques is assessed in general and illustrated by specific examples. Cases are included to indicate how electromyographic data can be used in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome. Also, cases of a new myasthenic syndrome associated with intrathoracic neoplasms are described to show the use of electromyography and nerve stimulation in distinguishing the syndrome from myasthenia gravis.