The nerve conduction velocity (NLG) | The oath hand

The nerve conduction velocity (NLG)

The nerve conduction velocity is measured by electroneurography (ENG). Here, the nerve is stimulated by an electrical stimulus and then various parameters can be derived which allow conclusions to be drawn about nerve function. A reduced nerve conduction velocity indicates demyelination or a total severance of the nerve.

It is important to perform this examination in side by side comparison. In addition, the nerve should be stimulated at several points to determine the level of damage.

All articles in this series:

  1. The oath hand
  2. Treatment of an oath hand
  3. Cause of damage to the median nerve
  4. The nerve conduction velocity (NLG)