Peripheral Neuropathy

Madeline Jane Ring; Long Davalos

doi:10.1016/j.pop.2023.12.002

Peripheral Neuropathy

Prim Care. 2024 Jun;51(2):327-344. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2023.12.002. Epub 2024 Jan 4.

Authors

Madeline Jane Ring¹, Long Davalos²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Cincinnati, 260 Stetson Street, Suite 2300 (ML 0525), Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA.
² Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine, Neuromuscular Disorders Division, University of Cincinnati, 260 Stetson Street, Suite 2300 (ML 0525), Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA. Electronic address: davalolg@ucmail.uc.edu.

PMID: 38692778
DOI: 10.1016/j.pop.2023.12.002

Abstract

Peripheral neuropathy is a commonly encountered diagnosis in both neurology and primary care office settings. It is important for primary care providers to identify, characterize, and diagnose patients with neuropathy. This study aims to describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic work up, and treatment options for this entity, as well as the identification of atypical features that should prompt specialized laboratory testing, electrodiagnostic testing, and neurologic consultation.

Keywords: Diabetic neuropathy; Distal symmetric polyneuropathy; Neuropathic pain; Peripheral neuropathy; Polyneuropathy.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Diagnosis, Differential
Electrodiagnosis
Humans
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases* / diagnosis
Primary Health Care*