The test

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twinsmom13
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The test

Post by twinsmom13 »

What is the name of the test many of you have done to find out what nerves are not working in your arm? I think it is EMS or ETS. I'm not really sure. I would like to schedule the test for myself, but I can't remmber its name.

Thanks
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Kath
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Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
Location: New York

Re: The test

Post by Kath »

Hi Heather

I have had 3 emg's and 2 MRI's... The emg is the test that will tell you what nerver's are functioning.

It is a very uncomfortable test but as far as I was concerned it cleared up some blank spots for me. I wanted to know what was injured and the exact nature of my injury. I think we have a right to know. I was tired of not fully understanding what functioned and what did/could not function.

Kath
Kath robpi/adult

Kathleen Mallozzi
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njbirk
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Re: The test

Post by njbirk »

They usually also do a nerve conduction test at the same time as the EMG so you should have both of these tests done.

Nancy
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