A linear relationship between H‐reflex latency and sensory conduction velocity in diabetic neuropathy

A comparison of electrophysiological tests for the early diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy

“…2,9 In contrast, sural SNAP amplitude was used, because its reduction is highly sensitive and specific for the detection of distal axonal polyneuropathies in general, including DP. 7,10,17,27 Late responses such as the H reflex are also very sensitive in detecting DP, 4,26,27 but the H reflex is also a quite sensitive indicator of S-1 radiculopathy (pathology frequently observed in aged diabetic patients). This limiting factor and recommendations by the San Antonio Conference on Diabetic Neuropathy led us to use the F wave as the only late response parameter in our study, although its specificity and diagnostic and trial utility are still open to debate.…”

Comparison of Hoffmann reflex with quantitative assessment of cutaneous sensation in diabetic neuropathy

“…Only a few reports have compared neurophysiological studies with quantitative measurements of cutaneous sensation (8,11,12), and H-reflex studies in patients with diabetic neuropathy are scarce (5,(13)(14)(15). The aim of this study was to investigate how the H-reflex was correlated with clinical neurological findings and especially with quantitative assessment of cutaneous sensation in diabetic pa-tients.…”

Methylmercury poisoning, Clinical follow-up and sensory nerve conduction studies.

“…Sensory nerve conduction velocities were measured in the posterior tibial nerve by an alternative method (Wager and Buerger, 1974). A surface electrode was placed over the intrinsic foot musculature on the medial aspect of the foot.…”