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Please tell me if there is a test to determine nerve damage?

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Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

Specializes in Pain Management

EMG/NCS: The best study to evaluate nerve injury is emg/ncs - nerve conduction study. These are preformed by a neurologist. It involves placing small needles and passing a small amount of current through them. Good luck.

Answered 2/11/2019

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