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| Title: |
Value of repeat electromyographic studies in patients with stable lumbar radiculopathies |
| Author: |
Drory, Vivian E. Groozman, Galina B. |
| Appeared in: |
Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation |
| Paging: | Volume 20 (2007) nr. 1 pages 37-42 |
| Year: |
2007-05-30 |
| Contents: |
We analyzed retrospectively electromyographic evaluations of 76 patients with stable post-traumatic lumbar radiculopathies who underwent repeated electrodiagnostic examinations. Their median time from injury was 4.5 years. Median time between examinations was 21 months. In 36 (46%) there was no significant change. 18 patients (24%) showed mild improvement, 8 (11%) marked improvement, 12 (16%) mild deterioration and 2 (3%) had severe deterioration. Patients who improved were examined usually shorter time after injury. None improved more than eight years after the injury. Marked worsening between examinations was seen only in older patients. A significant difference between examinations could be observed until up to 44 months after the first. In conclusion, significant late changes of the EMG are rare in patients with stable traumatic radiculopathies, but can occur also after years. |
| Publisher: |
IOS Press |
| Source file: |
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften |
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