J Neurol Neurosurg Spine | Volume 5, Issue 1 | Mini Review | Open Access
Osman Sinanovic1,2,3*, Hasan Sefo4,5, Mirsad Muftic5 and Sanela Zukic5
1Department of Neurology, University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina 2Sarajevo Medical School, University of Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, Bosnia and Herzegovina 3Academy of Medical Sciences of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina 4Department of Neurosurgery, University Clinical Center Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 5University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
*Correspondance to: Osman Sinanovic
Fulltext PDFIntroduction: Anomalous innervations of the extremities are common and influence the interpretation of electrophysiologic studies and clinical features of those with peripheral nerve lesions. The aim of this study was to describe the most common anomalous innervations in lower extremities and to point out their clinical repercussions. Methods: Article has an analytical character and review of literature, including some personal articles. Results and Discussion: Anomalous innervations of the upper and lower extremities are common and influence on the interpretation of electrophysiological data during electromyoneurography. Namely, in the course of an electrodiagnostic investigation of a peripheral nerve lesion, the examiner may be confronted with unexpected findings in contradiction with the clinical picture. In this review, a description is given of the most common innervation anomalies in lower extremities. Conclusion: As anomalous innervations of the extremities are common and influence the interpretation of electrophysiological studies in normal subjects and those with peripheral nerve lesions. Detailed anatomical knowledge is essential for accurate interpretation of physical examination, electrophysiological findings, diagnosis, prognosis and reducing the risk of iatrogenic injuries during surgical procedures.
Anomalous innervations; Lower extremities; Electromyoneurography
Sinanovic O, Sefo H, Muftic M, Zukic S. Clinical and Electrophysiological Characteristic of Anomalous Innervations in the Lower Extremities. J Neurol Neurosurg Spine. 2021; 5(1): 1019..