Tibial motor and sural electrophysiological relationship in subjects without and patients with mild axonal peripheral neuropathy.

The distal motor fibers of the tibial and sural nerves are predominantly derived from the S1 root. We aimed to describe the electrophysiological relationship of these two nerves. Clinical, radiological and neurophysiological data of patients with mild, length-dependent, peripheral neuropathy (PN) and subjects without PN were retrospectively collected and analyzed.

Surgical vs non-surgical management of Weber B fractures: A systematic review.

Background: The aim of this systematic review was to compare surgical and non-surgical management of Weber B ankle fractures.

Methods: A systematic computer-based search was conducted using the MEDLINE (via OvidSP), EMBASE (via OvidSP) and Central databases. Data were extracted regarding functional outcome, radiological union, range of motion (RoM), infection rate and quality of life (QoL).

Quality of Life in Painful Peripheral Neuropathies: A Systematic Review.

Objective: Neuropathic pain is a common presenting complaint of patients with peripheral neuropathy (PN) and is considered one of the most disabling neuropathic symptoms, with detrimental effects on patients' quality of life (QoL). The aim of this review was to overview the current literature that focuses on QoL in painful PN of various aetiologies. We sought to clarify the direct effect of pain and its treatment on patients' QoL.

Alcohol-induced autonomic dysfunction: a systematic review.

Purpose: Autonomic dysfunction is a known consequence of chronic and excessive alcohol consumption. The aim of this systematic review was to characterise this phenomenon, describe the frequency at which it occurs and to explore the best management strategies.

Methods: A systematic, computer-based search was conducted using the PubMed database.