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.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keywords : Electromyography, Radiculopathy, Diagnosis, Outcome, Spine, Low back pain, Epidural steroid injection, Therapy
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Vol 29 - N° 4
P. 681-687 - Novembre 2018 Ritorno al numeroBenvenuto su EM|consulte, il riferimento dei professionisti della salute.
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