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The Value of Electrodiagnostic Studies in Predicting Treatment Outcomes for Patients with Spine Pathologies. Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America Barrette, K., Levin, J., Miles, D., Kennedy, D. J. 2018; 29 (4): 681-687

Abstract

The utility of electrodiagnostic testing for spine pathologies varies based on the underlying suspected pathology. This article reviews the data on electrodiagnostic testing for common spine pathologies, with a specific focus on the prognostic data with regard to treatment outcomes. This information is placed into context of diagnostic confidence, which is derived from the combination of disease prevalence and the sensitivity and specificity of a test.

View details for DOI 10.1016/j.pmr.2018.06.004

View details for PubMedID 30293623