determination of f-wave latency in individuals aged 20 years and older

determination of f-wave latency is a simple and valuable method in evaluating proximal part of peripheral nerves. the aim of this study was to determine the mean minimal peroneal f wave (f min) in healthy individuals. a total of 282 individuals were studied. the mean age was 45.6 years. the f min (± sd) for 564 peroneal nerves was 47.09 ± 4.51 ms. the f min for the age group of 20-45 and height group of 160-180 cm were 47.63 ± 4.50 and 49.77 ± 3.76, respectively. this study demonstrates that the mean f min of our samples was not significantly different from other important similar studies. age and particularly height had a major role in determination of f min value and these two parameters must be considered in clinical evaluation of patients.