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Double crush syndrome in lower extremities

V Golovchinsky1

  • 1Central Victory Medical Clinic, Van Nuys, CA, USA.

Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology
|April 29, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Lower back pain can cause nerve damage in the legs. This study found a link between proximal nerve damage and peripheral entrapment syndromes, suggesting a causal relationship impacting treatment approaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Orthopedics
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Lower back pain is a common condition, often resulting from trauma.
  • Peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes can cause significant morbidity.
  • The relationship between proximal nerve damage and distal entrapment is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between proximal nerve damage and peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes in patients with lower back pain.
  • To determine if there is a causal relationship between these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) data.
  • Inclusion of 169 patients with lower back pain.
  • Statistical analysis of peroneal, posterior tibial, and sural nerve findings.

Main Results:

  • Peripheral entrapment was found in 5.3% of patients.
  • Signs of muscle denervation were present in 21.8%, and prolonged F-wave latency in 12.5%.
  • A statistically significant overlap between peripheral entrapment and proximal nerve damage (denervation or abnormal F-wave latency) was observed, suggesting a causal link.

Conclusions:

  • A causal relationship exists between proximal nerve fiber damage and the development of peripheral entrapment syndromes.
  • Understanding this connection is crucial for comprehensive treatment strategies.
  • Simultaneous treatment of lower back issues may be beneficial for peripheral entrapment syndromes.

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