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World J Methodol. Jun 26, 2015; 5(2): 26-30
Published online Jun 26, 2015. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v5.i2.26
Published online Jun 26, 2015. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v5.i2.26
Clinical neurological examination vs electrophysiological studies: Reflections from experiences in occupational medicine
Jørgen Riis Jepsen, Department of Occupational Medicine, Hospital of South-western Jutland, DK-6710 Esbjerg, Denmark
Author contributions: Jepsen JR solely contributed to this manuscript.
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Correspondence to: Jørgen Riis Jepsen, MD, Associate professor, Consultant, Department of Occupational Medicine, Hospital of South-western Jutland, Østergade 81-83, DK-6710 Esbjerg, Denmark. joergen.riis.jepsen@svs.regionsyddanmark.dk
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Received: February 28, 2015
Peer-review started: March 2, 2015
First decision: April 27, 2015
Revised: May 17, 2015
Accepted: June 1, 2015
Article in press: June 2, 2015
Published online: June 26, 2015
Peer-review started: March 2, 2015
First decision: April 27, 2015
Revised: May 17, 2015
Accepted: June 1, 2015
Article in press: June 2, 2015
Published online: June 26, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: Patients with work-related upper limb disorders should be subjected to a systematic upper limb examination including neurological items with the main focus on muscle strength testing. A refined version of the classical neurological upper limb examination can be rewarding because it permits the clinician to frequently identify patterns in accordance with nerve afflictions with specific locations. This examination is suitable in any clinical setting because it is simple, inexpensive, noninvasive, and highly reproducible.