Investigation of focal neuropathies with NCS and neuromuscular ultrasound
Event Details
Course introduction: The lecture will cover the role of electrodiagnostic testing and ultrasound imaging in the management of focal neuropathies beginning with consideration of why we are performing these tests
Event Details
Course introduction:
The lecture will cover the role of electrodiagnostic testing and ultrasound imaging in the management of focal neuropathies beginning with consideration of why we are performing these tests in the first place. We will explore what value the results have in patient management and how the two tests can provide complementary information when used together as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each test type. We will pay particular attention to the commonest focal nerve problems, CTS and ulnar neuropathy and how to provide reports in a form which is useful to referring clinicians.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this eSeminar the participants will be able to:
- To understand the reasons for using ‘diagnostic’ tests
- To understand how test results can influence treatment decisions
- To understand the relative strengths and weaknesses of EDX and NMUS
This course is approved for a total of 1.0 Hour of CEC approved by AAET– The American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists
Speakers for this event
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Jeremy Bland
Jeremy Bland
MD
Dr. Jeremy Bland qualified from Manchester University in 1981 and trained in clinical neurophysiology in the West Midlands before taking up a post as consultant in clinical neurophysiology at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital and the Regional Neuroscience Centre in London in 1989. Since 2006 he has run a clinic dedicated to treating patients with carpal tunnel syndrome as part of a cooperative, multidisciplinary care pathway spanning primary and secondary care. He has also developed an interest in high resolution ultrasound imaging of peripheral nerve disease. Current research projects in the field of carpal tunnel syndrome include studies of the long term outcome of serial steroid injection and the role of amyloidosis in causation in the elderly. He also has a wider interest in other entrapment neuropathies and their assessment using neurophysiological and ultrasound techniques. He has lectured extensively on these topics, most recently at meetings of the BSCN, BPNS, ISPNI and AANEM and received the AANEM ‘distinguished researcher’ award in 2021. He is currently the national speciality advisor for clinical neurophysiology to NHS England.
MD
Time
(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Location
ONLINE eSeminar
