What is an EMG/Nerve Conduction Study and who should have one?
An EMG/Nerve Conduction Study is a detailed diagnostic test to determine why you may have numbness, tingling and/or burning sensation in your legs or arms. It’s a test for the nerves in your body.
How are EMG and nerve conduction studies useful?
The EMG is useful to diagnose and direct treatment for neuromuscular diseases. It can be used to localize the origin of nerve pain. EMG’s are also used to diagnose the origin of weakness.
How may an EMG performed at Orthopedic Associates differ?
All EMG studies are performed by Dr. Sathya Bhandari. Dr. Bhandari is fellowship trained in Electrodiagnostic Medicine. She is also a specialist in nerve and muscle disorders. Dr. Bhandari will evaluate the patient first and design an EMG study that is specific to the patient. All EMG are intramuscular needle EMG.
How will I use the results of the study?
A comprehensive, concise report with the EMG findings, interpretation, and any recommendations will be sent back to the referring physician. The patient is advised to make a follow up with the referring physician to discuss the results of the study. Oftentimes, the etiology of pain, numbness, or weakness can be difficult to pin point. The EMG study is a comprehensive, detailed look into the physiology of nerve and muscle without biopsy.
What are some common diagnoses that can be determined from an EMG study?
Carpal tunnel syndrome Lumbar Stenosis
Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow Sciatic neuropathy
Posterior interosseous neuropathy Peroneal neuropathy
Cervical radiculopathy Peripheral neuropathy
Lumbar radiculopathy Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Muscle disorders
Sathya Bhandari, M.D. FAAPMR FAANEM
Fellow of the
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Fellow of the
American Board of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Fellowship trained
in Interventional Spine
Fellowship trained
in Electrodiagnostic Medicine
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