The electrodiagnostic evaluation of radiculopathy

• Published in: Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America Vol. 22; no. 1; p. 59
• Main Authors: Plastaras, Christopher T, Joshi, Anand B
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.02.2011
• Subjects: Electromyography; Evoked Potentials, Somatosensory; Humans; Medical History Taking; Muscles - innervation; Neural Conduction; Physical Examination; Predictive Value of Tests; Prognosis; Radiculopathy - diagnosis; Radiculopathy - physiopathology; Skin - innervation

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.