The Value of Electrodiagnostic Studies in Predicting Treatment Outcomes for Patients with Spine Pathologies - 05/10/18
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The utility of electrodiagnostic testing for spine pathologies varies based on the underlying suspected pathology. This article reviews the data on electrodiagnostic testing for common spine pathologies, with a specific focus on the prognostic data with regard to treatment outcomes. This information is placed into context of diagnostic confidence, which is derived from the combination of disease prevalence and the sensitivity and specificity of a test.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Electromyography, Radiculopathy, Diagnosis, Outcome, Spine, Low back pain, Epidural steroid injection, Therapy
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Disclosures: The authors have no relevant financial disclosures. |
Vol 29 - N° 4
P. 681-687 - novembre 2018 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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