His foot eversion (turning outward) is painful and distinctly weaker than his good foot. I think, from my research, that this points towards a superficial peroneal nerve entrapment. Both EMG and NCS are scheduled. Hopefully, if there is an entrapment, it will show up on testing. Neurology may be able to move up his appointment for testing sooner than mid-July. (Crossing my fingers, and should hear something tomorrow.)
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Sticky pads are used for Nerve Conduction Study, they are not painful and are accurate. They do EMG if motor signal is impaired enough on NCS to warrant it. Keep in mind either EMG or NCS will mostly read for larger nerves. Small nerves with damage cannot be read as accurately or sometimes at all. Tests will give a good indication if large nerves are intact but there can still be a problem with smaller ones that doesn't show.
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