Needle electromyography (EMG) is a valuable diagnostic tool in the evaluation of the PNS and yet the risk of complications with this procedure in patients on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications ...

Dr. Justin Grant, DO, a fellowship-trained sports medicine provider at Colorado Advanced Orthopedics(CAO), is certified in nerve conduction study (NCS) and needle electromyography (EMG). NCS evaluates ...

A recent study published in Muscle & Nerve appears to show that needle electromyography can play a major role in reinnervation in face transplantation. The study, titled "Reinnervation in face ...

Dr. Paul Christo answers the question: 'What Is An EMG, When Do I Need One?' — -- Question: What Is An EMG And How Do I Know That I Need One? Answer: An EMG, or electromyography, uses a needle to ...

The field of neurology has seen major leaps in the last decade, with new technology offering hope for people with neurological disorders around the world. For patients beginning to show signs of ...

After suffering from a muscular injury such as carpal tunnel or a pinched nerve, your doctor might call for an electromyogram (EMG). The test uses needles and small shocks to test the signaling of ...