I Think I Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Do I Need Nerve Studies?

If you have been told that you need to have nerve studies, also called “electrodiagnostic studies,” it is possible that you have been diagnosed with a nerve condition like carpal tunnel syndrome.

Nerve studies work by using electric signals and shocks to study how well nerves are working. They can be helpful in certain situations to tell if a nerve is not working correctly. While they can be useful, they can also be painful, expensive, and time-consuming.

And they also may be completely unnecessary!

Carpal tunnel specialists like Dr. Johnny T. Nelson, MD understand that nerve studies are not always necessary. For most patients, a few simple questions and a few simple examination signs will tell Dr. Nelson whether or not you have carpal tunnel. A very quick and painless 30 second ultrasound scan will further confirm the diagnosis.

Did you know that 1 out of every 5 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome have normal nerve studies?

It is a good idea to start with a carpal tunnel specialist, such as Dr. Johnny T. Nelson, MD, before you have your nerve studies completed. If nerve studies are truly necessary, he will order the nerve studies and review the results with you. If they are not necessary, Dr. Nelson diagnosed you properly and very likely perform a quick and painless ultrasound scan to confirm your diagnosis.

If you have carpal tunnel or are considering having a release procedure, make sure you call 919–872–5296 today to schedule a visit with Dr. Johnny T. Nelson, MD, North Carolina carpal tunnel expert!