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Lumbosacral and Thoracic Radiculopathies

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Lumbosacral radiculopathy and low back pain are common medical problems. Patients with low back and/or leg pain are often suspected of having lumbosacral nerve root compression and referred to neurologists, neuromuscular specialists, and/or electrodiagnostic laboratories. This chapter reviews the clinical spectrum of lumbosacral and thoracic radiculopathies, including relevant anatomic and pathophysiologic considerations, diagnosis, management, and prognosis.

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Raynor, E.M., Boruchow, S.A., Nardin, R., Kleiner-Fisman, G. (2014). Lumbosacral and Thoracic Radiculopathies. In: Katirji, B., Kaminski, H., Ruff, R. (eds) Neuromuscular Disorders in Clinical Practice. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6567-6_45

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