Print This Page     Close Window Consult Request Guidelines for Extremity Pain, Weakness or Numbness     Extremity Pain, Weakness or Numbness Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines Consider CTS for hand numbness, joint conditions for shoulder, knee or hip pain. Is there both weakness and numbness? Is there radicular pain? Is there a pattern? Is the illness progressive? Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit Depends on the area and symptoms. EMG if symptoms worsen or motor involvement is present Patient Education/Information (includes preps) CTS, occupational advice, exercise as appropriate to condition Appointment Timeframe Urgent if weakness or new onset radicular symptoms How to Get Results to Consultant UMHS Patients: See MiChart External Patients: Hand carry non-UM records and MRI films to visit Clinic Contact Information Physicians: 800-962-3555 Patients: 734-936-9020 Clinic Location Sites Taubman Health Care Center UM Consulting Physician General Neurology Faculty Revised on: 10/01/2012