What tests are needed for spinal nerve root damage/injuries? damage in neck affecting both hands/arms,but left more than rt.is this a spinal cord inj?

MRI: You likely will need a MRI of the neck spine after an initial evaluation with your doctor. Sometimes, a nerve conduction test may also be needed if the mri is not conclusive.

Not likely SC: Your best diagnostic studies for imaging the spinal cord, spinal nerves and associated nerve roots as well as function of the cord or spinal nerves through testing would be: 1. EMG/NCV study (electrical) 2. MRI 3. CT myelogram. From the information you've provided I can't tell exactly what or how much damage has occurred but it seems NOT to involve the spinal cord. Talk with your doctor.