Special Tests

Question 1

Test for nerve transmission (ex. neuropathy, PNE)

Answer 1

NCV (n. conduction velocity)

Question 2

Test and purpose for neuropathy, radiculopathy, myelopathy

Answer 2

EMG (electromyography)

Purpose: muscle reaction

Question 3

Test and purpose for PNE, Syringomyelia, myelopathy

Answer 3

Somatosensory Evoked Potentials

Purpose: sensory lesion

Question 4

Test and purpose for discs, nerves, brain, joints

Answer 4

MRI (MRA - artery)

Purpose: soft tissue (T1 fat; T2 water)

Question 5

Test and purpose for stenosis, fracture, lung, bleeding

Answer 5

CAT scan

Purpose: hard tissue

Question 6

When do you use SPECT (tomography)

Answer 6

for fractures

Question 7

Test and purpose for discogram

Answer 7

Discopathy

Purpose: Disc derangement