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Should An EMG Test Be Done For Severe Arthritis And A Cyst On The Hip?

i just had a si joint fusion 10 weeks ago on my left side. the pain is still there and i am having trouble walking getting pain down my left thigh, pushing my left outward kills. I ve had a c scan mir and hip X-ray. i have a large cyst on my hip and severe arthritus in my hip. my primary care doctor wants me to have an EMG thinking its a nerve problem in my back.
Sat, 11 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The pain in the thigh might be related to a damaged nerve on your back, and this is usually diagnosed by performing EMG, that also helps finding the level of the damage.

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Should An EMG Test Be Done For Severe Arthritis And A Cyst On The Hip?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The pain in the thigh might be related to a damaged nerve on your back, and this is usually diagnosed by performing EMG, that also helps finding the level of the damage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.