Neuromuscular Update-Session Recording

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The session provided comprehensive updates on neuromuscular disorders, focusing on insights from neuromuscular medicine and innovative treatments. The session was led by two directors and featured various experts sharing pivotal insights within a condensed timeframe.<br /><br />Dr. Etta Ways discussed nerve transfers and electrodiagnostics relevant to tetraplegia management, emphasizing evaluation timing and surgical options post-spinal cord injury. Dr. Daniel Cai highlighted neurologic amyotrophy, also known as Parsonage-Turner Syndrome, underscoring clinical presentations, diagnostic challenges, and emerging ultrasound findings like hourglass constrictions.<br /><br />Dr. Enzrud focused on myasthenia gravis, introducing quick diagnostic exams such as the Bienfang test and the MG-SAFE test for bedside assessment due to the delayed test result issue. Sandra Hearn reviewed peripheral neuropathies, discussing diagnostic tools like the medial plantar mixed nerve study and the fourth dorsal interosseous pedis EMG for more distal nerve testing.<br /><br />Dr. Ileana Howard presented on ALS, correcting common misconceptions about the disease and underscoring comprehensive care strategies, including respiratory management and multidisciplinary team approaches to extend life expectancy and improve quality of care.<br /><br />Lastly, Dr. Nassim Raad highlighted SMA's evolving treatment landscape, predicting increased survivorship into adulthood due to novel therapies. She emphasized the importance of holistic, multidisciplinary approaches in managing chronic SMA patients, focusing on function, respiratory support, and managing secondary complications.<br /><br />The session collectively highlighted the significance of innovative diagnostic and treatment approaches in neuromuscular disorders, with a strong emphasis on holistic care and interdisciplinary approaches.

Keywords

neuromuscular disorders

innovative treatments

nerve transfers

tetraplegia management

neurologic amyotrophy

Parsonage-Turner Syndrome

myasthenia gravis

ALS

peripheral neuropathies

SMA

multidisciplinary care

diagnostic tools