What Is Nerve Compression Syndrome?
6. Diagnosis
A physical examination may be enough to diagnose you with one of the more common forms of nerve compression syndrome, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. However, your doctor may need to order tests to confirm or rule out one of the more obscure syndromes that may be causing your symptoms.
Your muscles function due to the electrical signals that they receive via the nerves. Electromyography can identify nerve damage by measuring the electrical activity of your muscles. This involves inserting a needle into the muscle. A nerve conduction study measures the electrical activity in your nerves by placing electrodes on your skin.
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