Table 1 The characteristics and clinical data of the patients
| Character/parameter | |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 55.2 ± 12.312 (range 24–69) |
| Gender | |
|
Females Males Disease duration (months) |
12 (42.8%) 16 (57.2%) 3 - 48 |
| El Escorial criteria | |
|
Definite Probable Possible |
9 (32.1%) 19 (67.9%) 0 (0%) |
| Disease duration | |
|
Slow Rapid |
23 (82.1%) 5 (17.9%) |
| Region of the disease onset | |
|
Lower limbs Upper limbs |
14 (50%) 12 (42.9%) |
| Bulbar | 2 (7.1%) |
| Associated disease | |
|
None Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome Liver transplantation Ulnar neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy Cervical spine surgery Lumber spine surgery ALS functional rating scale MRC score for FDI muscle |
20 (71.4%) 3 (10.7%) 1 (3.6%) 1 (3.6%) 1 (3.6%) 1 (3.6%) 1 (3.6%) 36.79 ± 8.556 (range 13–46) 3.43 |
|
Mean MUAP duration of FDI muscle Normal lower limb F wave F repeater |
21.1 ms 23 (82.1%) 5 (17.9%) |