Cortical threshold required to induce muscle evoked potential in extensor digitorum brevis muscle
| Mean (SD) cortical threshold (T) | Mean (SD) % of maximum output | |
|---|---|---|
| Control group (n=20) | 1190 (125) | 79.1 (8.3) |
| Malnourished group (n=20) | 1325 (116)3-150 | 88.2 (7.8)** |
| Malnourished, grade 1 (n=12) | 1279 (112)*** | 85.2 (7.7)*** |
| Malnourished, grade 2 (n=8) | 1394 (82)**** | 92.7 (5.6)**** |
↵3-150 p <0.01; ** p <0.001; *** p <0.05; **** p <0.001, allv respective control group.