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Table 3 Multiple regression analysis between electrophysiological findings and ultrasonography increased cross-sectional area ˃ 11mm2 of the patients included in the study

From: Role of superficial peroneal sensory potential and high-resolution ultrasonography in confirmation of common peroneal mononeuropathy at the fibular neck

Electrophysiological findings

N (%)

HRUS CSA ˃ 11mm2

N (%)

95% C.I.

p value

Combined NCS and EMG positive findings

63 (90%)

38 (60%)

3.046–18.856

0.000a

NCS positive findings alone

7 (10%)

3 (43%)

0.615–10.018

0.202

SPSP affection

46 (66%)

29 (63%)

1.365–5.378

0.004a

Severe motor estimated axonal loss

42 (60%)

21 (50%)

1.738–7.048

0.000a

  1. NCS nerve conduction studies, EMG electromyography, SPSP superficial peroneal sensory potential, HRUS CSA high-resolution ultrasonography cross-sectional area of the common peroneal nerve
  2. aSignificant