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Is it possible for a nerve to be compressed/damaged/etc.even if the emg/ncv is normal?
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YES: It can be a superficial nerve not tested or test is done too early in course od disease.
Answered 11/22/2013
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It depends: Nerve injury will typically show up on EMG. Nerve irritation, such as from compression, could have a normal EMG
Answered 12/11/2015
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