Quality measures in electrodiagnosis: Carpal tunnel syndrome-An AANEM Quality Measure Set.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common neuromuscular condition and a major cause of work-related disability. As healthcare in the United States transitions toward a value-based system from fee-for-service, quality measures assume importance in the evaluation of care provided. This report from the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine Quality Improvement Committee provides an introduction to quality measures and outlines a quality measurement set for the electrodiagnosis of CTS.

Steering Peripheral Neuropathy Workup.

Learning to recognize the various clinical and electrodiagnostic patterns of peripheral neuropathy enables a targeted approach to etiologic investigation, and subsequently guides patient discussions of self-management, disease course, and prognosis. Moreover, as advancements in neuropathology and pharmacotherapy inform the many etiologies of polyneuropathy, it is imperative for clinicians to identify the underlying etiology to appropriately guide treatment options and prevent complications.