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01-04-2014 | Original Article

A comparison of magnetic resonance imaging with electrodiagnostic findings in the evaluation of clinical radiculopathy: a cross-sectional study

Authors: Zahra Reza Soltani, Simin Sajadi, Behrooz Tavana

Published in: European Spine Journal | Issue 4/2014

Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this study was to evaluate the agreement of magnetic resonance imaging and electrodiagnostic studies by comparing their findings in patients with clinically suspected radiculopathy. The agreements between these two procedures and clinical findings were also examined.

Methods

In a 2-year cross-sectional study, a total of 114 patients with clinically suspected cervical or lumbosacral radiculopathy were included.

Results

The total agreements between clinical with MRI and EDX findings were 72 and 52 %, respectively while their agreements were similar in group definite (89 vs. 82 %). The agreement between EDX and MRI was 59.6 in total and 49 % with respect to clinical findings.

Conclusion

This study further supports that these two methods are complementary in general. It is reasonable to add EDX when there is discrepancy between MRI and clinical findings or when MRI neurologic findings are not visible.

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Title: A comparison of magnetic resonance imaging with electrodiagnostic findings in the evaluation of clinical radiculopathy: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Zahra Reza Soltani
Simin Sajadi
Behrooz Tavana
Publication date: 01-04-2014
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Spine Journal / Issue 4/2014
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-3164-z

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A comparison of magnetic resonance imaging with electrodiagnostic findings in the evaluation of clinical radiculopathy: a cross-sectional study

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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