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Last updated Monday, December 27, 2004
Diagnosis
To diagnose RSDS, doctor will review your medical history and the nature of your present problem.
The affected area and other sites that may be important will be examined. A complete examination may be needed in some cases. X-rays and sometimes a bone scan will be obtained to help make a proper diagnosis.
Some doctors will order or perform other tests to identify the cause of your problem. These may include: electrical tests of nerve function (nerve conduction velocity or NCV); electrical tests of muscle function (electromyogram or EMG); or other specialized tests.
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