JoVE Journal

Neuroscience

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Nanyang Technological University

CMAP Scan MUNE (MScan) - A Novel Motor Unit Number Estimation (MUNE) Method

This protocol describes a new method to estimate the number of functioning motor units in a muscle, by fitting a model to a detailed stimulus-response curve of the compound muscle action potential. It is quick and easy to perform and analyze and has excellent reproducibility.

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Title

0:45

Subject Preparation

1:49

Recording the CMAP Scan

4:47

Fitting the Model to the CMAP Scan

6:32

Results: CMAP Scan MUNE Differentiates ALS Patients from Healthy Controls

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Conclusion

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