Nerve Conduction Study - Purposes

Purposes

Nerve conduction studies are used mainly for evaluation of paresthesias (numbness, tingling, burning) and/or weakness of the arms and legs. The type of study required is dependent in part by the symptoms presented. A physical exam and thorough history also help to direct the investigation. Some of the common disorders that can be diagnosed by nerve conduction studies are:

  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Ulnar neuropathy
  • Guillain-BarrĂ© syndrome
  • Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
  • Spinal disc herniation
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Guyon Canal Syndrome
  • Peroneal neuropathy

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