Coordination rates of MRI and electrodiagnosis with clinical findings were 58.6% and 89.5%, respectively. 104 cases (68.4%) had shown some type of abnormalities in both MRI and electrodiagnosis, 30 (19.7%) had shown this abnormality only in MRI, and 21 (13.8%) only in electrodiagnosis, while 10 cases (6.5%) had both normal MRI and electrodiagnostic studies. From 152 subjects who remained in the study, 67 cases (44.1%) had radicular pain in left lower limb, 46 (30.3%) in right, and 39 (25.6%) in both lower limbs. A comprehensive history and physical examinations were taken from the subjects and recorded, and then MRI scanning and electrodiagnostic (nerve conduction velocity and electromyography) tests were performed. In this cross-sectional study, we studied 165 sciatalgic subjects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of MRI and electrodiagnosis in lower extremity radicular pain in relation to history and clinical findings. Radicular low back pain is one of the most common medical problems. Call the Delaware Back Pain & Sports Rehabilitation Centers location nearest you or submit an online request for an appointment today.Introduction. We have been helping patients since 1986 – let us help you too. Our team of medical professionals will help create a customized treatment plan that is designed to reduce pain, restore function, and get you back to health. Your doctor may ask for this evaluation if you have:Īfter completing the evaluation, our physicians will send a detailed report to the doctor so they may begin to treat and solve your condition. These responses will then be translated into sounds and images that the electrodiagnostic physician can interpret to arrive at a diagnosis. This way we can discover any abnormalities in your musculoskeletal or nervous systems.Īn EMG/NCS involves placing electrodes on your arms and legs to transmit and detect electrical responses.

As one of two laboratories in Delaware accredited by the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM), we have specialized physicians that will work with your doctor to help you on your path to recovery.ĭuring the test, we study and measure the way your muscles and nerves respond. If you need to have an EMG/NCS done, we can help.

Electromyography & Neurological Conduction StudiesĪt Delaware Back Pain & Sports Rehabilitation Centers we use electromyography (EMG) and neurological conduction studies (NCS) to evaluate the health of your muscles and nerves.

Nerve conduction test for back pain