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ASSESSMENT OF PERIPHERAL NERVE INJURIES BY ELECTRONEUROMYOGRAPHY AFTER KAHRAMANMARAS EARTHQUAKES (ON FEBRUARY 6, 2023)
TALHA YAMAK, DUYGU ENGEZ, ADYE GMYAYLA, GNL VURAL
Ankara Medical Journal - 2024;24(1):72-83
Department of Neurology, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to assess the peripheral nerve injuries among survivors after the two consecutive Kahramanmara Earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.7 Mw and 7.6 Mw. METHODS: In the study, the medical records and electroneuromyographic findings of 94 earthquake victims who referred to Ankara City Hospital and underwent electroneuromyography analysis were analyzed. Results: Peripheral nerve damage was most common in the lower extremities. The presence of crush syndrome was closely associated with peripheral nerve damage (p=0.049). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Peripheral nerve injuries require special attention as they may cause serious disability.

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