Clinical Predictors of EMG-confirmed Cervical and Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Hassan A, Hameed B, Islam M, Khealani B, Khan M, Shafqat S. Clinical Predictors of EMG-confirmed Cervical and Lumbosacral Radiculopathy. Canadian Journal Of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien Des Sciences Neurologiques 2013, 40: 219-224. PMID: 23419571, DOI: 10.1017/s0317167100013767.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLumbosacral root compressionRoot compressionDermatomal painClinical featuresPatient selectionReflex lossClinical neurophysiology laboratoryLumbosacral radiculopathyAdult patientsClinical predictorsEMG testingEMG examinationEMG evidencePredictive valueNeurophysiology laboratoryDiverse symptomsDiseasePhysical discomfortElectromyographyPainPatientsAccurate predictorStandard protocolCombined presencePredictors