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AAPM&R is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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AAPM&R designates this other activity (combination of live and on-demand sessions) for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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EMG/Neuromuscular

Session Name: Concurrent Sessions

Using Electrodiagnostics in the Pursuit of Better Patient Care - An EMG Case-Based Discussion

Friday, November 17, 2023

3:15 PM – 4:30 PM CT

Location: CC 228-230

Session Director(s)

Colin K. Franz, MD, PhD (he/him/his)

Physician-Scientist
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Faculty(s)

Sandra L. Hearn, MD (she/her/hers)

Associate Professor of PM&R
University of Michigan Health System PM&R Program
Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Nassim Rad, MD

Assistant Professor
University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, Washington

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Adenike Adewuyi, MD, PhD

Clinical Fellow
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern Univ Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship
Chicago, Illinois

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Join us for an enlightening session featuring three compelling talks that delve into the intricate world of electrodiagnostics (EDX) and its pivotal role in enhancing patient care. In the first talk, titled 'Clinical Mimics of Radiculopathy,' we will explore the challenging terrain of conditions that mimic radiculopathy, offering insights into accurate diagnosis required to guide effective treatment. The second presentation, 'Nerve Transfer Surgery for Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: The Importance of EDX to Assess Lower Motor Neuron Health,' will emphasize the critical role of EDX in evaluating the status of lower motor neurons after spinal cord injury (SCI), particularly in the context of nerve transfer surgery for upper limb functional restoration. Our third talk, 'EDX Approach to the Patient who Presents with Gait Dysfunction,' will provide a comprehensive framework for assessing patients with gait dysfunction, showcasing how EDX techniques can often be crucial in making a diagnosis. This session promises a rich learning experience, featuring expert insights, real-world case studies, and an opportunity for in-depth exploration during our interactive panel Q&A. Don't miss this chance to deepen your understanding of EDX and its applications in optimizing patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

To identify and differentiate various clinical conditions that mimic radiculopathy, gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to make accurate diagnoses and support treatment plans.
Understand the growing role for routine EDX in cervical spinal cord injury patients, which is essential to determine candidacy and timing of reconstructive options like nerve transfers.
Define an EDX approach to the evaluation of the patient who presents with gait dysfunction.