Neuropediatrics 1972; 3(4): 409-420
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1091779
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© 1972 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Neonatal Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies in Myelomeningocele

Gordon D. Stark, Margaret Drummond
  • Royal Hospital for Sick Children and Department of Child Life and Health University of Edingburgh, Scotland
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1972

1972

Publication Date:
18 November 2008 (online)

Concentric needle electrode electromyography was carried out and motor nerve conduction measured in 35 infants suffering from myelomeningocele at a mean age of 5.1 hours. Electromyographic signs of denervation were inconspicuous and the findings suggested that a lesion of the upper motor neurone — with or without spinal shock — was more important than one of the lower motor neurone. There was a highly significant reduction in motor conduction velocity of lower limb nerves. It is postulated that this is due to retarded myelination of lower limb nerves.

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