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I want to get an ncv and emg done on the shoulder and neck.what is the medical term for the sites of shoulder and neck portion.?

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Dr. Jeff McFadden answered

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I think...: You are wanting an upper extremity NCV and EMG on the affected side to check for neuropathy. Possible causes are cervical radiculopathy, carpal tunnel, thoracic outlet syndrome and other misc causes for a mononeuropathy. A polyneuropathy would have a much different differential diagnosis.

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Answered 4/11/2017

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A member asked:

I want to get an ncv and emg done on the shoulder and neck.what is the medical term for the sites of shoulder and neck portion.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff McFadden answered

Dr Munshower and 4 doctors agreed

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