What is Nerve conduction velocity (NCV)? Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) also called as electroneurography, Energy, or nerve conduction study, a nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test is a measurement of the speed of conduction of an electrical impulse through a nerve. Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) can determine nerve damage and destruction. During the test, the nerve…
What is slipped capital femoral epiphysis? The slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a disorder of adults in which the growth plate of the femoral is damaged and the femoral head slips(moves) with respect to the rest of the femur. The head of the femur stays in the cup of the hip joint, whereas the rest…
What is electromyography (EMG)? Electromyography (EMG) measures muscle response or electrical activity in reaction to a nerve’s stimulation of the muscle. The test is used to assist detect neuromuscular abnormalities. During the test, one or more little needles (also called electrodes) are inserted through the skin into the muscle. The electrical activity taken up by…
What is a Central Pain Syndrome? Central pain syndrome can affect a large portion of the body or may be more restricted to specific areas, such as hands or feet. The amount of pain is usually related to the cause of the central nervous system injury or damage. The term for the specific subtype of…
What is pulmonary function tests? Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are noninvasive tests that see how well the lungs are working. The tests count lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, & gas exchange. This information can assist your healthcare provider in diagnosing and deciding the treatment of some lung disorders. Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are lung…
What is an Irritable hip syndrome? The irritable hip syndrome also known as transient synovitis of the hip is a self-limiting condition in which there is an inflammation of the inner lining of the capsule of the hip joint. The term irritable hip refers to the syndrome of acute hip pain, joint stiffness, limp or…
What is Miller Fisher Syndrome? Miller Fisher Syndrome (MFS), also called Fisher’s syndrome, commonly begins with the rapid development, over days, of 3 problems: Weak eye muscles, double or blurred vision, and sometimes drooping eyelids with facial weakness, Weak balance and coordination with sloppy or clumsy walking, on physical examination, decrease in deep tendon reflexes,…
What Is Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome? Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a rare and severe kind of epilepsy that begins in childhood. Children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) have seizures often, and they have several different kinds of seizures. This condition is hard to treat, yet researchers are looking for new therapies. Finding practical and emotional support is key…
What is Trapezius Palsy? Trapezius muscle palsy occurs when there was damage to the nerve that controls or maintains the trapezius muscle causing it to waste or become weak. Trapezius palsy is a rare nerve condition in the shoulder that causes pain or weakness. It includes injury to the spinal accessory nerve at the neck…
What is a thigh muscle strain? A Thigh muscle strains (muscle pull or tear) usually happen when a thigh muscle is stretched beyond its limit, and therefore the muscle tissue becomes torn during an activity such as sprinting or kicking a ball. they often occur near the point where the muscle joins the tough, fibrous…
