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TeleEMG.com Patient FAQs Series
Neck,
Carpal Tunnel & Arm FAQs These are
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Use of EMG in C Spine problem Top Question I
need some advice, last year I had my c6-c7 disc removed and fused with hip
bone and metal plate. All was well for one year now I have a herniated
c5-c6 disc. My doctor wants to do a c6 nerve root block, right now I’m
doing traction treatment but that’s not working, I’m trying to get some
advice on whether an EMG would be a good idea instead of the nerve root
block. Don’t want to do surgery again only as last resort. They brought up
the idea of steroid injections to get rid of pain in neck and shoulder so
I can continue my career. Any advice please reply Answer In
situation like yours, I would want to know what is causing the recurrent
symptoms before I treat and an EMG (you can't have an MRI because of the
metal plate) would be very helpful. Post cervical disc operation radiculopathy
Top Question What
is usually done for a cervical disc problem that causes Radiculopathy in
an extremity? Answer The great majority of them
get better on their own, with time and conservative treatment
(anti-inflammatories, Physical Therapy, changing work habits..). In the
more severe cases, or in cases which significantly interfere with daily
activities, surgery may be indicated. Nerve injury
due to bulged disc, is it reversible? Top Question If
a disc has caused nerve damage in an arm, will it be permanent or can it
be fixed? Answer
1 Nerve damage is reversible
when the nerve is still connected (in continuity) and the cause of the
damage has been removed. Disc bulges usually leave the nerve connected, so
when the cause is eliminated (or gets better on its own) the nerve
regenerates. Nerve growth is slow though, about 1 mm/day. Mixed median
nerve neuropathy with demyelinating features Top Question I
was tested two years ago and was just advised today that I have the above
diagnosis. I would like more information as I was told there is nothing to
do since the damage has been done, except pain control and seeing a
neurologist. Where do I find out more about this? |
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