This week we are going to discuss a diagnostic test which is often ordered to differentiate between diseases of the nerve and muscle, as well as the nerve itself and the myelin sheath of the nerve. A ...

This week we are going to discuss not an injury but a specific test that is performed to diagnose an injury. That test? The nerve conduction velocity test or NCV/EMG. The nerve conduction velocity ...

Nerve conduction studies show how well the body’s electrical signals travel down your nerves. During a nerve conduction study test, providers apply small electrical shocks to your nerve and record how ...

Locating the source of nerve pain can be like chasing a ghost. That’s because nerve signals from the pain source frequently transmit the wrong location to the brain. Now, doctors are finding a way to ...

Screening tools for diabetic peripheral neuropathy vary in sensitivity, suggesting it may be necessary to use multiple tools to reliably catch the condition. Investigators in Malta, the United Kingdom ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome causes pain and weakness in the hand that can lead to permanent damage, but a quick test may help diagnose the condition earlier. C. An area in the wrist where a nerve gets ...