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Papers: 19 Jan 2019 - 25 Jan 2019


2019 Apr


Musculoskelet Sci Pract


40

Diagnostic accuracy of upper limb neurodynamic tests for the assessment of peripheral neuropathic pain: A systematic review.

Authors

Koulidis K, Veremis Y, Anderson C, R Heneghan N
Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2019 Apr; 40:21-33.
PMID: 30665045.

Abstract

Upper limb neurodynamic tests (ULNTs) are used to identify a neuropathic pain component in patients' presenting with arm and/or neck pain. Clinical tests with established diagnostic accuracy are required to not only to inform clinical management but also minimise costs associated with expensive medical investigations.