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This document provides an overview of various lumbar spinal disorders, including lumbar disc herniations, sacroiliac joint pain, facet pain, degenerative disc disease, and lumbar spinal stenosis. It discusses the importance of history and physical examination in diagnosing these conditions, and highlights specific tests and examinations that can be helpful. Additionally, the document emphasizes the need for accurate diagnosis and the role of diagnostic studies, such as electrodiagnosis (EDX) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), in optimizing patient management. The article also mentions the usefulness of needle electromyography (EMG) as a prognostic tool for epidural steroid injections in patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy. Overall, the document provides valuable information on the evaluation and management of lumbar spinal disorders.
Keywords
lumbar spinal disorders
lumbar disc herniations
sacroiliac joint pain
facet pain
degenerative disc disease
lumbar spinal stenosis
history and physical examination
diagnostic studies
electrodiagnosis
magnetic resonance imaging
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