Thermal @entity51 . Correlations with XXXX and neurologic signs and its value for assessing symptomatic severity.

@entity1 @entity71 @entity425 @entity51 @entity158 @entity1798 @entity614
STUDY DESIGN: The relationship between areas of thermal deficit and areas exhibiting other symptoms and neurologic signs, and the significance of the magnitude of thermal @entity51 were analyzed. OBJECTIVES: To determine the clinical significance and value of thermal deficit as a sign of @entity614 . SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Thermal deficit has been discussed as a factor in the diagnosis of involved nerve roots. However, it has not been previously correlated with any particular symptoms or signs. METHODS: Sixty-eight healthy subjects and one hundred nine @entity1 with @entity614 due to @entity1798 herniation underwent thermography. Sensitivity, specificity, and the agreement rate of thermal @entity71 and neurologic signs were calculated in ten body regions. Total temperature difference of the affected limb was compared with the Japanese Orthopaedic Association scoring system. RESULTS: The agreement rates of thermal deficit with @entity158 , muscle tenderness, @entity425 , and sensory disturbance were 60.9, 69.3, 71.8, and 71.8%, respectively. Sensitivity and specificity of thermal @entity71 and signs were approximately 30% and 80%, respectively. The correlation coefficient of temperature decrease of the affected limb and the Japanese Orthopaedic Association score was 0.57, indicating a moderate correlation. CONCLUSIONS: Thermal deficit should be considered an independent sign of @entity614 . The relatively high specificity suggests that a normal temperature may indicate an asymptomatic region. Symptomatic severity of @entity614 may be assessed by measuring the magnitude of thermal deficit in the affected limb.
