Case: Eva-May
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Lab tests
Plain x-ray Electrophysiologic tests (EMG/SEP) Lumbar CT-scan MRI Bone scan Thermography Myelography Discography No investigations |
Not appropriate for Eva-May (LBP > 1 month, Red Flags = age >50). EMG may be useful in assessing patients with leg symptoms and suspected nerve root dysfunction not obvious on clinical examination. SEPs may be useful in assessing suspected spinal stenosis and spinal cord myelopathy. |
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