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Femoral Neuropathy : Tests

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Femoral nerve dysfunction
An exam of the nerves and muscles(neuromuscular exam) of the legs shows femoral nerve dysfunction. You might have weakness when you straighten the knee or bend at the hip.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 1, 2007

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Nerve Conduction Study
A nerve conduction study is a test that measures the movement of an impulse through a nerve after the deliberate stimulation of the nerve.The ability of a nerve to swiftly and properly transmit an impulse down its length, and to pass on the impuls...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
EMG and NCS Tests
Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) are tests that measure muscle and nerve function. In most cases, both tests are performed. NCS is most often done first.
Source:StayWell
Vitamin B12 level
The vitamin B12 level is a test to tell how much vitamin B12 is in your blood.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine(antiseptic).
Source:ADAM
Date:February 13, 2009
Electromyography
Electromyography(EMG) is a test that checks the health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 22, 2008
Electromyography
Electromyography(EMG) is an electrical recording of muscle activity that aids in the diagnosis of neuromuscular disease.Muscles are stimulated by signals from nerve cells called motor neurons. This stimulation causes electrical activity in the mus...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Electromyography
Electromyography(EMG) is used to detect, process, and record electrical muscle activity in order to aid in the diagnosis of neuromuscular disease.EMG is performed most often to help diagnose different neuromuscular diseases causing weakness. EMG c...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Electromyography
Electromyography(EMG) is an electrical recording of muscle activity that aids in the diagnosis of neuromuscular disease, which affects muscle and peripheral nerves.Muscles are stimulated by signals from nerve cells called motor neurons. This stimu...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
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