EMG

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EMG (Electromyography) is a test that checks the health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles. The first part of the exam or the Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) is a test of the speed of electrical signals through a nerve. The second part or the myogram consists of checking particular muscles for abnormal activity.

Some disorders or conditions that we evaluate with EMG include:

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Peripheral neuropathy

Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy

Radiculopathy

Brachial plexopathy

Cervical spondylosis

Lumbar disc disease or back pain

Peroneal neuropathy

Myopathy

Sciatica

Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Mononeuritis multiplex

Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy