Back Pain Health Center
Tests for Diagnosing Back Pain
The following are some of the tests used to diagnose the source of back pain:
Ankylosing spondylitis exams and tests
Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Human leukocyte antigen-B27 (HLA-B27) testing
WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by
Michael R. Klein, MD on July 17, 2008
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