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5/9/2015

What is NCV Studies?

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NCV studies stand for nerve conduction velocity studies . NCV studies are used to calculate the speed of nerve conduction velocity. A decreased speed of transmission indicates nerve damage.
The NCV test can be used to detect nerve damage such as neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome due to the entrapment, spinal disc herniation or radiation, diabetic etc,

5/9/2015

How To Perform EMG Test?

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The needle EMG study involves the insertion of needle electrode into the skin. The electrode is moved around slightly after its insertion. The needle electrodes are designed for minimal pain and discomfort.
The EMG electrodes record the electrical signal generated by the muscle. If there is muscles disease or nerve damage, the EMG electrode will show the abnormality.
There is some discomfort at the time the needle electrodes are inserted. They feel like shots. After study done, the muscle may feel a little sore for up to a few days.

5/9/2015

How To Perform NCV Studies?

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During the nerve conduction study, mild electrical impulses are sent along the course of a nerve in the arm or leg. The electrical impulse will make the muscles in your arm and leg contract.
Two electrodes are placed along the course of the nerve. When the nerve is stimulated, it must transmit the signal along its course. The electrodes record the signal as it passes by. A normal nerve will transmit the signal faster and stronger than a damaged nerve.

5/9/2015

How Long Does NCV studies and EMG TestTake?

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upper extremity and lower extremity NCV studies can be done about an 30 minutes.
One Extremity EMG can be done within an hour.
Total hour for studies depends how severe the injuries, how many extremities to study and how many muscle to study.
Most of studies can be done about an hour. Some studies take 3-4 hours in worst case with severe bilaterally symptoms.

5/9/2015

Why PI Attorneys Like NCV Studies and EMG Test?

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PI Impairment rating can start with additional 9% plus residual impairment rating.
Maximize PI Attorney’s compensation
Win the PI cases with NCV Studies and EMG test objective findings.

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