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T1 radiculopathy: electrodiagnostic evaluation.
HSS J
  • Jeffrey Radecki, MD, Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • Joseph H Feinberg
  • Zachary R Zimmer
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.

PubMedID
19083061
Document Type
Article
Citation Information

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.