The evaluation of neurapraxia begins with a history and physical exam.

Physical findings in someone with neurapraxia may include:

• Loss of sensation on the skin:
• Arm numbness (unilateral)
• Leg numbness (unilateral)
• Hand numbness (unilateral)
• Loss of muscle strength:
• Foot drop
• Wrist drop
• Arm weakness (unilateral)
• Leg weakness (unilateral)
• Hand weakness (unilateral)

Tests that may be used to evaluate neurapraxia include:

• Electromyogram
• Nerve conduction studies

Imaging tests that may be used to evaluate neurapraxia include:

• MRI scan of the brain