![]() Spinal stenosis can lead to impingement of the spinal cord, cauda equina, and/or nerve roots. Studies have reported an incidence of 1 in 100 000 for cervical spine stenosis and 5 in 100 000 for lumbar spine stenosis. Spinal stenosis most commonly occurs in the lumbar spine than the cervical spine. The narrowing can compress on nerve tissue that travels through the spine and cause pain, often in the lower back or neck. Spinal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the vertebral canal, which can occur at any level. Describe the typical electrodiagnostic study findings associated with spinal stenosis.Summarize the risks and contraindications associated with electrodiagnostic studies for a patient with spinal stenosis.Identify the indications for electrodiagnostic studies in spinal stenosis.Describe the pathophysiology of spinal stenosis.This activity reviews the electrodiagnostic findings associated with spinal stenosis and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and treating this condition. There are two main parts to an electrodiagnostic study, they include the nerve conduction study and the needle electromyography study. Electrodiagnostic studies are performed especially in spinal stenosis because it helps the clinician to exactly localize and rule out other differentials. ![]()
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