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Radiographic control in the insertion of EMG electrodes in the lumbar part of the erector spinae muscle

Zeitschrift für Anatomie und Entwicklungsgeschichte volume 130, pages 192–206 (1970)Cite this article

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A method for control of the location of EMG electrodes in the multifidi, the longissimus and the iliocostalis muscles in the lumbar spine is presented. The insertion of the electrodes is guided radiographically with TV-fluoroscopy as well as electromyographically. The chosen site of the electrodes is then confirmed radiographically after injection of carbon dioxide through the electrode. The technique is discussed and the radiographic criteria for the location of the electrodes in the individual muscles is described.

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  1. Department of Human Anatomy, University of Göteborg, Sweden

    Bengt Jonsson & Sven Reichmann

  2. Department of Diagnostic Radiology III, Sahlgren's Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden

    Bengt Jonsson & Sven Reichmann

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  1. Bengt Jonsson
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Jonsson, B., Reichmann, S. Radiographic control in the insertion of EMG electrodes in the lumbar part of the erector spinae muscle. Z. Anat. Entwickl. Gesch. 130, 192–206 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00518806

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Key-Words

  • Electromyography
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Spine
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Methods