ASSESSMENT OF PERIPHERAL NERVE INJURIES BY ELECTRONEUROMYOGRAPHY AFTER KAHRAMANMARAŞ EARTHQUAKES (ON FEBRUARY 6, 2023)

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Yamak T., Engez D., GÜMÜŞYAYLA Ş., VURAL G.

Ankara Medical Journal, vol.24, no.1, pp.72-83, 2024 (Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Doi Number: 10.5505/amj.2024.97957
  • Journal Name: Ankara Medical Journal
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.72-83
  • Keywords: Earthquake, electroneuromyography, peripheral nerve injury
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the peripheral nerve injuries among survivors after the two consecutive Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.7 Mw and 7.6 Mw. Materials and 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). Conclusion: Peripheral nerve injuries require special attention as they may cause serious disability.