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Clinical Electromyography

Diagnostic EMG and nerve conduction studies in neuromuscular disease

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board
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What is Clinical Electromyography?

Electromyography (EMG) records electrical activity of muscle at rest and during voluntary contraction, while nerve conduction studies (NCS) measure conduction velocity and amplitude of sensory and motor nerves. Together they localize lesions and quantify severity.

Indications include radiculopathy (cervical and lumbar disc disease), peripheral neuropathy (diabetic, idiopathic, hereditary), entrapment syndromes (carpal tunnel, ulnar at elbow), motor neuron disease (ALS), myasthenia gravis, and myopathies (inflammatory, dystrophic).

Standard protocol assesses both sensory and motor NCS bilaterally with F-wave and H-reflex when needed, repetitive stimulation for myasthenia, single-fiber EMG for sensitive neuromuscular junction assessment, and needle EMG of representative muscles to evaluate spontaneous activity, motor unit morphology, and recruitment.

Symptoms

Limb weakness
Numbness or tingling
Muscle wasting
Cramps or fasciculations
Fatigue with exertion

Risk Factors

Diabetes mellitus
Spinal disc disease
Family history of neuropathy
Repetitive occupation
Autoimmune disease

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • For unexplained limb weakness
  • For radiating pain with numbness
  • For suspected entrapment syndrome
  • For progressive muscle wasting
  • For myasthenic fatigue

Treatment Methods

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Sensory nerve conduction study
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Motor nerve conduction study
03
F-wave and H-reflex
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Repetitive stimulation
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Single-fiber EMG
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Needle EMG of target muscles

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