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Radiculopathy vs. Spinal Stenosis: Evocative Electrodiagnosis Identifies the Main Pain Generator.

Authors :
Fishman, Loren M.
Wilkins, Allen N.
Source :
Functional Electromyography; 2011, p111-127, 17p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Cadaveric studies measuring up to 63% narrowing of the stenotic spine with extension suggests that intraspinal conductions in the cauda equina might be delayed by extension. In this chapter, we examine delays in H-reflexes brought about by extension and then use this delay as an estimate of the clinical significance of patients΄ stenosis. This is useful in determining how great a factor the stenosis is when it is accompanied by a herniated disc, for it helps clinicians decide which of two conditions should be the chief focus of therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9781607610199
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Functional Electromyography
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
77229720
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60761-020-5_8