Publications by authors named "Fred DeFrancesch"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the "Startle Response" observed during cervical provocation discography (C-PD) and its potential to be confused with legitimate discogenic pain indicators.
- Data was collected from 36 patients undergoing C-PD, revealing that 39% exhibited a Startle Response, while true-positive results were found in 26 out of 36 patients.
- The findings reveal a significant 45% discordance rate between the Startle Response and true-positive C-PD results, stressing the importance for clinicians to distinguish between the two to avoid misdiagnosis.
