
The first part involves nerve conduction studies using electrodes attached to the skin that help record electrical signals.

How it WorksĪ physician will use electrodes to send and receive electrical impulses between the muscles and nerves. By measuring the response of the electrical impulses, the physician is able to determine if the muscles and nerves are working properly. From there, the EMG test helps the physician decide on the most appropriate treatment plan.

The EMG test can diagnosis or help rule out several conditions, including muscle disorders, peripheral nerve entrapments, nerve root entrapments or peripheral neuropathies. The most common symptoms that call for an EMG test include:

Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the health and functio nality of muscles and the nerve cells that control them.Īn EMG is used to diagnosis patients who have symptoms or exam findings that could indicate a nerve or muscle disorder.
