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 ...

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 ...

BALTIMORE, Md. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - 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 ...

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Key Takeaways Thumb numbness can be caused by a pinched nerve or diseases that ...

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 ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can cause shoulder pain, although it is not one of the typical symptoms. In some cases, people may have shoulder pain without any wrist pain. If CTS is the cause, then ...

Dr. Paul Christo answers the question: 'Can Blood Tests Confirm My Pain?' — -- Question: Are There Any Blood Tests That Can Determine How Much Pain I am Experiencing? Answer: There are no ...

What meaning does decreased nerve conduction amplitude have in light of normal conduction velocity and normal muscle testing on EMG? The morphology of the peripheral nerve response is formed by the ...