I didn't cover this because I think it goes beyond what a medical student needs to know about EMG. In a nutshell, H waves parallel what is assessed when checking ankle jerks (Achilles reflex) on exam. So, it may be absent in an S1 radiculopathy, but also in a polyneuropathy. There are many limitations (they can be normal in S1 radiculopathy, are often absent in individuals > 60, etc.) and so I would consider it to be - in general - a less important part of the EMG study. Hope that helps.
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sir, please explain absent of h reflex biletarally..
I didn't cover this because I think it goes beyond what a medical student needs to know about EMG. In a nutshell, H waves parallel what is assessed when checking ankle jerks (Achilles reflex) on exam. So, it may be absent in an S1 radiculopathy, but also in a polyneuropathy. There are many limitations (they can be normal in S1 radiculopathy, are often absent in individuals > 60, etc.) and so I would consider it to be - in general - a less important part of the EMG study. Hope that helps.