Nerve Abnormalities and Possible Differential Diagnoses
What are the nerve abnormalities which can be differentiated by EMG/NCS from common peripheral nerve syndromes
| Peripheral Nerve Syndrome | Differential Diagnosis |
|---|---|
| Carpal tunnel syndrome | C6 to C7 radiculopathy |
| Other areas of median nerve entrapment | |
| Ulnar entrapment at the elbow | C8 radiculopathy |
| Brachial plexus lesion | |
| Radial nerve palsy | C7 radiculopathy |
| Suprascapular nerve lesion | C5 to C6 radiculopathy |
| Peroneal nerve palsy | L4 to L5 radiculopathy |
| Femoral nerve lesion | L3 to L4 radiculopathy |
