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Glossary Investigation

Nerve conduction studies

Polski: Badanie przewodnictwa nerwowego (ENG) i elektromiografia igłowa (EMG) Czytaj po polsku →

Also known as EMG/ENG badanie elektrofizjologiczne NCS

Electrodiagnostic investigation that measures distal motor latency, sensory nerve action potential amplitude, and conduction velocity along peripheral nerves. In carpal tunnel syndrome, prolonged distal motor latency and reduced sensory nerve action potential amplitude define disease severity.

Articles mentioning this term

  1. FESSH preparation

    Peripheral nerve injury and repair

    Peripheral nerve injury for FESSH candidates: degeneration, Seddon and Sunderland grades, electrodiagnosis, timing, grafts, conduits and nerve transfers.

  2. Patient information

    Carpal tunnel syndrome

    A plain-language patient guide to carpal tunnel syndrome — symptoms, diagnosis, conservative care, and when surgery is the right step. Written by a hand surgeon.

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