Requests for electromyography in Rome: a critical evaluation.

摘要: To date, there exist no data reporting the level of suitability requests for electromyography examinations (EMGs) in Rome. The records 1,220 consecutive patients (age: 57.6±15.0 years; 400 M, 820 F) two neurophysiology laboratories were collected and analyzed. In total, 1,317 EMGs requested, mainly by general practitioners (GPs) (57%) orthopedic specialists (18%). most common diagnoses L4-L5 radiculopathy (22%) carpal tunnel syndrome (21%); 332 examinations (25%) normal. 68% not accompanied any specific query. concordance between initial hypothesis/final post-EMG diagnosis was low ( 0.05). 17% cases, EMG deemed diagnostically useless neurophysiologist, which seems to indicate potentially suboptimal prescription EMGs.