Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) are diagnostic tests that measure how well and how fast electrical signals travel through your peripheral nerves.
NCS Specifically Study:
- Nerve Function
- They assess whether a nerve is working properly.
- This includes motor nerves (that control muscles) and sensory nerves (that detect sensations like touch or pain).
- Signal Speed (Conduction Velocity)
- They measure how fast the electrical impulse travels through the nerve. Slow speeds can indicate damage or disease.
- Signal Strength (Amplitude)
- This shows how strong the nerve signal is. Weak signals can point to nerve damage or muscle problems.
NCS Are Commonly Used to Diagnose:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Peripheral Neuropathy (e.g., due to diabetes)
- Radiculopathy (nerve root problems, like a pinched nerve from a herniated disc)
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome
- Muscle disorders (in combination with EMG)
- Myopathy and other neuromuscular disorders
How It Works:
The response is recorded downstream to assess how the nerve conducts the signal.
Small electrodes are placed on the skin.
A mild electrical stimulus is applied to one part of the nerve.
All studies are performed on-site using state-of-the-art equipment.
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Neurology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. The nervous system is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates body activities. It has two major divisions: Central nervous system: the brain and spinal cord.
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