Statistical motor unit number estimation: From theory to practice

Statistical motor unit number estimation (MUNE) is one of several experimental techniques used to estimate the number of lower motor neurons innervating a given muscle. All are fairly reproducible and have been applied successfully in monitoring neurogenic disease progression. Quantitating the numbe...

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Published inMuscle & nerve Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 263 - 272
Main Authors Lomen-Hoerth, Catherine, Slawnych, Michael P.
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Abstract Statistical motor unit number estimation (MUNE) is one of several experimental techniques used to estimate the number of lower motor neurons innervating a given muscle. All are fairly reproducible and have been applied successfully in monitoring neurogenic disease progression. Quantitating the number of lower motor neurons is important, since the compound muscle action potential (CMAP) and strength may not change as rapidly over time due to the confounding effect of reinnervation. MUNE techniques differ in the way they obtain samples of surface‐recorded motor unit potentials (SMUP). Statistical MUNE is based on Poisson statistics, uses surface stimulation, and is useful in testing distal, superficial nerves. This review focuses on the theory behind the development of the technique, critiques the publications resulting from applying the technique in control and disease subjects, and discusses the future developments needed for clinical utility. Muscle Nerve 28: 263–272, 2003
AbstractList Statistical motor unit number estimation (MUNE) is one of several experimental techniques used to estimate the number of lower motor neurons innervating a given muscle. All are fairly reproducible and have been applied successfully in monitoring neurogenic disease progression. Quantitating the number of lower motor neurons is important, since the compound muscle action potential (CMAP) and strength may not change as rapidly over time due to the confounding effect of reinnervation. MUNE techniques differ in the way they obtain samples of surface‐recorded motor unit potentials (SMUP). Statistical MUNE is based on Poisson statistics, uses surface stimulation, and is useful in testing distal, superficial nerves. This review focuses on the theory behind the development of the technique, critiques the publications resulting from applying the technique in control and disease subjects, and discusses the future developments needed for clinical utility. Muscle Nerve 28: 263–272, 2003
Statistical motor unit number estimation (MUNE) is one of several experimental techniques used to estimate the number of lower motor neurons innervating a given muscle. All are fairly reproducible and have been applied successfully in monitoring neurogenic disease progression. Quantitating the number of lower motor neurons is important, since the compound muscle action potential (CMAP) and strength may not change as rapidly over time due to the confounding effect of reinnervation. MUNE techniques differ in the way they obtain samples of surface-recorded motor unit potentials (SMUP). Statistical MUNE is based on Poisson statistics, uses surface stimulation, and is useful in testing distal, superficial nerves. This review focuses on the theory behind the development of the technique, critiques the publications resulting from applying the technique in control and disease subjects, and discusses the future developments needed for clinical utility.
Statistical motor unit number estimation (MUNE) is one of several experimental techniques used to estimate the number of lower motor neurons innervating a given muscle. All are fairly reproducible and have been applied successfully in monitoring neurogenic disease progression. Quantitating the number of lower motor neurons is important, since the compound muscle action potential (CMAP) and strength may not change as rapidly over time due to the confounding effect of reinnervation. MUNE techniques differ in the way they obtain samples of surface-recorded motor unit potentials (SMUP). Statistical MUNE is based on Poisson statistics, uses surface stimulation, and is useful in testing distal, superficial nerves. This review focuses on the theory behind the development of the technique, critiques the publications resulting from applying the technique in control and disease subjects, and discusses the future developments needed for clinical utility.Statistical motor unit number estimation (MUNE) is one of several experimental techniques used to estimate the number of lower motor neurons innervating a given muscle. All are fairly reproducible and have been applied successfully in monitoring neurogenic disease progression. Quantitating the number of lower motor neurons is important, since the compound muscle action potential (CMAP) and strength may not change as rapidly over time due to the confounding effect of reinnervation. MUNE techniques differ in the way they obtain samples of surface-recorded motor unit potentials (SMUP). Statistical MUNE is based on Poisson statistics, uses surface stimulation, and is useful in testing distal, superficial nerves. This review focuses on the theory behind the development of the technique, critiques the publications resulting from applying the technique in control and disease subjects, and discusses the future developments needed for clinical utility.
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SubjectTerms Action Potentials - physiology
ALS
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Electrodiagnosis. Electric activity recording
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Medical sciences
Models, Statistical
Motor Neurons - cytology
Motor Neurons - physiology
motor unit number estimation
MUNE
Muscle, Skeletal - innervation
Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
Nervous system
Neuromuscular Junction - physiology
Poisson
Reproducibility of Results
review
statistical method
Synaptic Transmission - physiology
Synaptic Vesicles - physiology
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