Electrodiagnostic Assessment of Radiculopathies

Robert J Marquardt; Kerry H Levin

doi:10.1016/j.ncl.2021.06.011

Electrodiagnostic Assessment of Radiculopathies

Neurol Clin. 2021 Nov;39(4):983-995. doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2021.06.011.

Authors

Robert J Marquardt¹, Kerry H Levin²

Affiliations

¹ Neuromuscular Center, Department of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Desk S90, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
² Neuromuscular Center, Department of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Desk S90, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. Electronic address: levink@ccf.org.

PMID: 34602222
DOI: 10.1016/j.ncl.2021.06.011

Abstract

This article discusses the electrodiagnostic assessment of radiculopathy. Relevant anatomy initially is reviewed followed by discussion surrounding the approach to nerve conduction studies and needle electrode examination when it comes to radiculopathy evaluation. Pitfalls of the electrodiagnosis versus clinical diagnosis of radiculopathy and the definitions of acute versus chronic, and active versus inactive, are reviewed.

Keywords: Electrodiagnosis; Electromyography; Neuromuscular; Radiculopathy.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Electrodiagnosis
Electromyography
Humans
Neural Conduction
Neurologic Examination
Radiculopathy* / diagnosis