Electrodiagnostic Testing
Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic procedure to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them (motor neurons). Motor neurons transmit electrical signals that cause muscles to contract. An EMG translates these signals into graphs, sounds, or numerical values that a specialist interprets. An EMG uses tiny devices called electrodes to transmit or detect electrical signals. During a needle EMG, a needle electrode inserted directly into a muscle records the electrical activity in that muscle. Your doctor may order an EMG if you have signs or symptoms that may indicate a nerve or muscle disorder.
Nerve Conduction Studies A nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test assesses nerve damage and dysfunction. Also known as a nerve conduction study, the procedure measures how quickly electrical signals move through your peripheral nerves. Your peripheral nerves are located outside of your brain and along your spinal cord. These nerves help you control your muscles and experience the senses. Healthy nerves send electrical signals more quickly and with greater strength than damaged nerves.
How does it help?
An NCV test can be used to diagnose several muscular and neuromuscular disorders, including herniated disk disease, sciatic nerve problems, and peripheral nerve injury.
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