ABEM (EDX) case studies
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This independent study page introduces the ABEM Certification Examination in Electrodiagnostic Medicine, a physician certification exam offered by ABEM. ABEM states that the ABEM Certification Exam is the only U.S. exam certifying physicians in EDX medicine. The credential is intended for physicians who practice or intend to practice electrodiagnostic medicine and who want to demonstrate specialized knowledge in the field. The ABEM (EDX) case studies are 5 cases and about 2,480 words.
1Painless Progressive Weakness With Sensory Sparing: Does the EMG Prove ALS?
64-year-old man reports seven months of painless, progressive right foot drop followed by left foot slap and clumsy hands. He has cramps but no numbness.
503 words, about 3 min2Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow: True Conduction Block or a Technical Artifact?
38-year-old man has six weeks of numbness in the right small and ring fingers, worse with elbow flexion. Examination shows mild intrinsic hand wasting and a positive Froment sign; sensation is reduced in the ulnar digit distribution, with normal dorsal hand sensation.
524 words, about 3 min3Diabetic Foot Drop: Polyneuropathy, L5 Radiculopathy, or Peroneal Palsy?
58-year-old woman with a 12-year history of type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 9.2%) has six weeks of progressive right foot drop and burning feet. She reports occasional low back pain.
500 words, about 3 min4Postoperative Shoulder Weakness: Musculocutaneous Nerve or Upper Trunk Plexopathy?
44-year-old man has weakness and numbness three weeks after arthroscopic shoulder stabilization performed in the beach-chair position. He cannot flex the elbow against resistance (3/5), supination is 4/5, and deltoid strength is 4/5; sensation is reduced over the lateral forearm.
446 words, about 2 min5Nerve Conduction Studies in a Pacemaker-Dependent Patient With Cold Hands
72-year-old man with a biventricular pacemaker-defibrillator placed two years ago is referred for nocturnal hand numbness. He is pacemaker-dependent.
507 words, about 3 min