Definition
A test that measures how fast electrical signals travel through nerves. It helps diagnose nerve damage, peripheral neuropathy, and the severity of nerve compression in conditions like sciatica and carpal tunnel.
Nerve Conduction Study
diagnosticA nerve conduction study is a test that measures how fast and how strongly electrical signals travel along nerves. Small electrodes are placed on the skin and brief, mild pulses are applied. It helps diagnose peripheral neuropathy and shows how severely a nerve is compressed in conditions such as sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome. It is often paired with EMG.
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