Diagnosis
ENG (Electroneurography)
Electroneurography is used to examine the functional status of peripheral nerves (nerves outside the brain and spinal cord). The principle is based on electrical stimulation of the nerve to be examined.
The measurements are carried out with a few very short current surges, are somewhat uncomfortable, but are generally well endured and usually do not last long.
EMG (electromyography)
The electromyographic examination is used to measure electrical activity in selected muscles. Muscle and nerve function can be assessed based on electrical activity. This information can be used to diagnose various muscle and nerve disorders.
The pain when the electromyography needle is inserted corresponds almost exactly to that of a simple blood draw. The movements of the needle during the examination are usually painless, since most of the inside of the muscles is not sensitive to pain.
Evoked Potentials
The conductivity of the nerve tracts is tested with the evoked potentials.
We request the following examinations:
VEP - Visual Evoked Potentials for assessment of the visual pathway.
(F)AEP - (Early) Auditory Evoked Potentials for assessment of the central and peripheral auditory pathway.
SSEP - somatosensory evoked potentials to assess the somatosensory pathways.
EEG (electroencephalography)
Electroencephalography (EEG) can be used to measure and graphically display the electrical activity of the brain. If possible, the hair should be washed the day before, after that we ask you not to use any setting lotions, gels etc.
Doppler/duplex sonography
Doppler/duplex sonography of the vessels supplying the brain outside and inside the head is performed like any other ultrasound examination.
This allows narrowing (stenosis) and arteriosclerotic changes in the arteries to be diagnosed. The examination is very important in clarifying the causes of strokes and circulatory disorders of the brain and as a preventive check-up, especially if risk factors such as high blood pressure are present.
The examination is harmless, painless and without any risks for the body.
nerve/muscle sonography
Peripheral nerves and muscles are examined with the help of high-resolution ultrasound probes. This painless method allows the diagnosis of localized nerve damage such as carpal tunnel syndrome or after accidents, as well as certain polyneuropathies. Muscle sonography is also useful in the diagnosis of motor neuron diseases.
lumbar puncture
After clarification, a lumbar puncture is performed with a special needle in the area of the lumbar vertebrae and a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid (liquor) is removed from the spinal canal. The examination takes about 10 minutes. After a half-hour rest phase, the patient can leave the practice.
Before each lumbar puncture, a blood coagulation test is required. Taking anticoagulant, so-called blood-thinning medication may have to be stopped a few days before the examination.
tremor analysis
With this examination, the shaking (= tremor) is examined in detail in order to enable a differentiation between different types of tremor.
Neuropsychological testing
A neuropsychological examination usually includes a comprehensive examination of cognitive, affective and behavioral functions with the help of standardized test procedures.
laboratory diagnostics
A neuropsychological examination usually includes a comprehensive examination of cognitive, affective and behavioral functions with the help of standardized test procedures.