Electromyography (EMG) testing to determine the quality of donor nerves can improve the outcome of nerve transfer surgery to restore function in patients with a brachial plexus injury, new research ...

After suffering from a muscular injury such as carpal tunnel or a pinched nerve, your doctor might call for an electromyogram (EMG). The test uses needles and small shocks to test the signaling of ...

This week we are going to explore a testing method which is used to diagnose and specifically identify areas of nerve injuries in the body – the nerve conduction velocity test or NCV. The nerve ...

Dr. Paul Christo answers the question: 'What Is An EMG, When Do I Need One?' — -- Question: What Is An EMG And How Do I Know That I Need One? Answer: An EMG, or electromyography, uses a needle to ...

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) affects the peripheral nerves. Tests to diagnose this condition include nerve conduction studies, electromyography, and sometimes an MRI. CIDP ...

This week we are going to discuss not an injury but a specific test that is performed to diagnose an injury. That test? The nerve conduction velocity test or NCV/EMG. The nerve conduction velocity ...

Medicare claims for electrodiagnostic testing may be riddled with fraud, waste and abuse. More than 4,900 doctors filed questionable claims totaling $139 million in 2011 for these tests, according to ...