Recent developments in the electrodiagnosis of radiculopathies.
The accuracy and reliability of electrodiagnosis in radiculopathy has improved in recent years. A better understanding of EMG findings coupled with the development of several tests that have recently become available in clinical practice (F wave studies, H reflex studies, and somatosensory evoked potential studies) have made it a valuable tool in the complete work-up for suspected radiculopathy. The use of this technique is reviewed and an illustrative case report is presented.
D000328:Adult; D000344:Afferent Pathways / Q000503:physiopathology; D004558:Electric Stimulation; D004576:Electromyography; D005073:Evoked Potentials, Somatosensory; D005260:Female; D006181:H-Reflex; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D009431:Neural Conduction; D010543:Peroneal Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011930:Reaction Time / Q000502:physiology; D012023:Reflex, Monosynaptic; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots / Q000503:physiopathology; D013497:Sural Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology; D009435:Synaptic Transmission