title: The electrodiagnostic evaluation of radiculopathy.
abstract: Electrodiagnostic studies play an important role in the evaluation of radiculopathy. This article reviews the use of standard nerve conduction studies, late responses, evoked potentials, and needle electrode examination in the work-up of lumbosacral and cervical radiculopathy.
authors.affiliation: Penn Spine Center, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Ground Floor, White Building, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. Christopher.plastaras@uphs.upenn.edu
authors.forename: Christopher T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Plastaras
authors.forename: Anand B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Joshi
mesh_terms: D004576:Electromyography; D005073:Evoked Potentials, Somatosensory; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009132:Muscles / Q000294:innervation; D009431:Neural Conduction; D010808:Physical Examination; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011379:Prognosis; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012867:Skin / Q000294:innervation