The neurologist Dr Annest refers to is really good - but he's older, like maybe
late 60's. He told me he doesn't usually do EMG's any more, but he'll do them for Dr Annest. He asked me if other Drs aren't doing this test, he says it's very simple to do. I wonder if they aren't being trained in it. I do know it's in a rather risky area, and wonder if the younger Dr's just would rather avoid the possible problems if they misplace the needle. Gives you a lot of confidence in today's Drs, doesn't it?

My local neurologist is roughly the same age, and a prof at the univerity medical school, highly thought of. But when I asked if he wd do the C-8 study across the ulnar nerve, he said he doesn't do that and mentioned that it's a very difficult place to test.

So I have a dx of cubital tunnel, even though my pain begins at the neck, and Dr Togut has dx'd severe TOS, but the EMG evidence only shows a problem at the elbow. And the neurologist wants to send me to an elbow guy!! I said I think I'd like to have a consult with Dr Annest first, thanks.

It's scary to think of the few "good guys" retiring....

beth