Neurological research
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Neurological research · Jul 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyFlexor reflexes elicited by magnetic and electric stimulation of the sural nerve.
We have investigated whether magnetic stimulation of the sural nerve can evoke a flexor reflex recorded from the ipsilateral short head of the biceps femoris muscle. ⋯ Findings indicate that flexor reflexes can easily be evoked from the short head of the biceps femoris muscle by magnetic stimulation of the sural nerve. The late component of the flexor reflex may not only be elicited via nociceptive afferents but may also involve non-nociceptive afferents.
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Neurological research · Jul 2011
Comparative StudyIntraoperative facial nerve motor evoked potential monitoring during skull base surgery predicts long-term facial nerve function outcomes.
This study was designed to clarify whether facial nerve motor evoked potentials (FNMEPs) elicited by transcranial electrical stimulation during skull base surgery are useful for predicting long-term facial nerve function. ⋯ FNMEP monitoring can predict facial nerve function not only immediately after surgery but also long-term.