Considerations in Reference Values for Nerve Conduction Studies - 06/07/18
Doi : 10.1016/S1047-9651(18)30240-7
Spencer H. Wang ⁎, a, Lawrence R. Robinson b
a From the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical College of Wisconsin (SHW), Milwaukee, Wisconsin
b the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Harborview Medical Center (LRR); and the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington (LRR), Seattle Washington
*Spencer H. Wang, MD Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medical College of Wisconsin 8701 Watertown Plank Road Wauwatosa, WI 53226Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medical College of Wisconsin8701 Watertown Plank Road WauwatosaWI53226
Abstract |
Despite the universal application of reference values, understanding their production and underlying limitations is often overlooked. Without a deeper consideration for this issue, opportunities for treatment may be missed or misdiagnosis may occur. This article reviews relevant biostatistical issues in the generation of reference intervals and subsequent errors that may occur. Further discussion includes recommendations on how to correct statistical errors, as well as more recent methods for distinguishing between “healthy” and “diseased.”
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Vol 9 - N° 4
P. 907-923 - novembre 1998 Retour au numéro
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