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Can nerve conduction study be done for upper back pain , shoulder pain and neck pain?
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Spine Pain workup: Electrodiagnostic testing (nerve conduction studies (NCS) and needle EMG) is performed to diagnose if pain, numbness, or weakness in the limbs (arms and/or legs) are due to nerve problems. Upper back and neck pain are NOT usually caused by pinched nerves and an EMG/NCS is not usually performed for this problem. Shoulder pain can have many causes unrelated to neck or back issues.
Answered 2/26/2017
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Yes: After taking a history, and a thorough orthopedic and neurologic examination an EMG /NCV may provide help diagnosing and treating these complaints
Answered 7/5/2014
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