Electroneurogram

Electroneurogram: what is it and how does it work?

An electroneurogram is a method for diagnosing the state of the nervous system, based on measuring the electrical activity of nerves and muscles. Using this method, you can determine the presence and nature of disorders in the functioning of nerves and muscles, such as neuritis, neuropathies, myopathies and other diseases.

The electroneurogram procedure is performed using electrodes that are placed on the patient’s skin. One electrode is used to deliver an electrical impulse and the other is used to record the response of a nerve or muscle. After applying an impulse to a nerve or muscle, electrodes record electrical signals that are transmitted to a computer for analysis.

Various types of electrodes can be used to perform an electroneurogram, depending on which nerves or muscles need to be examined. The doctor may test different areas of the body, including the arms, legs, neck, and back.

An electroneurogram can help your doctor determine the presence and extent of nerve or muscle damage and identify the cause of the problem. This method can be useful for diagnosing various diseases such as carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, myasthenia gravis and others.

However, before performing an electroneurogram, it is necessary to consult a doctor, since this method may be contraindicated in some cases. For example, in the presence of skin diseases, cardiovascular diseases or other contraindications.

In general, an electroneurogram is an effective method for diagnosing diseases of the nervous system, which allows one to determine the presence and extent of damage to a nerve or muscle. However, like any other diagnostic method, it must be used in accordance with medical indications and under the supervision of an experienced physician.

Electroneurography is one of the most effective diagnostic methods, which allows you to assess the functional state of the human nervous system by recording the bioelectrical activity of its nerve fibers. The principle of its operation is based on the use of electrical impulses from nerve tissue, which are recorded using sensors attached to the patient's scalp. The obtained data is processed by special software, which allows one to analyze the activity of the nervous system and identify possible disorders or pathologies.

One of the most common applications of electroneurography is to assess the state of the nervous system in diseases such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, migraine and others. Electroneurography is also widely used to determine peripheral nerve disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, premenstrual syndrome in women, and chronic back or neck pain. In addition, this technique is widely used in neurology and neurosurgery to assess the condition of the spinal cord and peripheral nerves after surgery or injury.

Modern devices for conducting electroneurograms are computerized and allow the examination of several patients at once in one room. This results in significant savings in time and costs for examining patients. Despite all the advantages of the method, it is not without some disadvantages. One of them is the high cost of the examination, especially in private clinics. But compared to the cost of losing time to restore health, the high cost of the examination will be very justified.