How can the EMG exam be normal when I have radiating back pain?
Lumbar radiculopathy, a prevalent neurological condition, is characterized bycompression or irritation of a spinal nerve root. This condition often manifests asradiating leg pain, motor weakness, sensory disturbances, and diminished reflexes.Accurate diagnosis is essential for appropriate management, and electrodiagnosticstudies—particularly needle electromyography (EMG)—are commonly employed toevaluate suspected cases. While EMG is a useful tool in confirming lumbarradiculopathy, […]
