Nerve Conduction Studies / EMG

Nerve Conduction Studies can be used to determine the extent of injury to a nerve and to study the effects of diseases such as diabetes.

The accuracy of electrodiagnostic tests depends on the skill of the person conducting the test.

The tests cannot determine the existence or extent of pain.

A person may still feel pain or exhibit symptoms even though electrodiagnostic tests show that the nerves are functioning normally.

An EMG records and analyses the electrical activity in your muscles.

During an EMG, small, thin needles are placed in the muscle to record the electrical activity.

When the needles are inserted, you may feel some pain and discomfort.

There are no long-term side effects.