Nerve conduction studies are most often used to assess distal nerve segments, with routine stimulation seldom done above the elbow or knee. Few studies can be easily performed to assess the more proximal nerve segments (plexus and roots). In the…
After the history is taken and a directed physical examination is performed, every study begins with nerve conduction studies (NCSs). The needle electromyography (EMG) examination is performed after the NCSs are completed because the findings on the NCSs are used…
The electromyographer need not have detailed knowledge of all the electrical and chemical events that occur at a molecular level to perform an electrodiagnostic (EDX) study. However, one must have a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology to plan, perform,…
Electrodiagnostic (EDX) studies play a key role in the evaluation of patients with neuromuscular disorders. In selected cases, the additional use of neuromuscular ultrasound (U/S) can add key complementary anatomical and diagnostic information. EDX studies include nerve conduction studies (NCSs),…