Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Electromyography in the horse in veterinary medicine and in veterinary research--a review.
- Journal:
- The veterinary quarterly
- Year:
- 1999
- Authors:
- van Wessum, R et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Nutrition · Netherlands
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Electromyography is a helpful tool in veterinary medicine, especially for diagnosing issues related to nerves and muscles in horses. It measures how active the motor neurons are when the horse is resting, during reflexes, and when it moves voluntarily. This technique can help veterinarians figure out if there are problems with the nerves, the connections between nerves and muscles, or the muscles themselves. In research, it helps scientists learn more about how the muscles and nerves work together. Overall, electromyography is valuable for both diagnosing and understanding muscle and nerve conditions in horses.
Abstract
In veterinary practice electromyography is a useful diagnostic technique for differentiating neuropathies, junctionopathies, and myopathies. The electromyogram gives information on the state of activity of motor neurons at rest, in reflex contraction, and in voluntary contraction. As a research tool, the electromyogram can be used to understand the complexity of the neuromuscular system. It has applications in horses for assessing muscle activation patterns and for providing a more complete understanding of the pathology of the muscles and nerves.
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