T1 radiculopathy: electrodiagnostic evaluation.
Publication/Presentation Date
2-1-2009
Abstract
Electromyography (EMG) studies are useful in the anatomical localization of nerve injuries and, in most cases, isolating lesions to a single nerve root level. Their utility is important in identifying specific nerve-root-level injuries where surgical or interventional procedures may be warranted. In this case report, an individual presented with right upper extremity radicular symptoms consistent with a clinical diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy. EMG studies revealed that the lesion could be more specifically isolated to the T1 nerve root and, furthermore, provided evidence that the abductor pollicis brevis receives predominantly T1 innervation.
Volume
5
Issue
1
First Page
73
Last Page
77
ISSN
1556-3316
Published In/Presented At
Radecki J, Feinberg JH, Zimmer ZR. T1 radiculopathy: electrodiagnostic evaluation. HSS J. 2009 Feb;5(1):73-7. doi: 10.1007/s11420-008-9105-4. Epub 2008 Dec 13.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
19083061
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article