| ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC
TESTING (EMGs) |
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| by Howard Liss, MD
and Donald Liss, MD |
Ordering the EMG
It is most important to provide a brief
clinical background and your goal in ordering the test, e.g.,
rule out left cervical radiculopathy, or differentiate left
peroneal neuropathy from left L5 radiculopathy.
It is not necessary to state which extremities
to test. The electromyographer is in the best position to
determine this from the clinical background and data obtained
during the procedure.
Consider the timing of the study in light
of the known limitations of the electromyographic portion
of the test.
Kindly advise the patient or a responsible
party to avoid skin lotions on the day of the EMG.
I hope the above comments are helpful
in allowing you to better utilize electrodiagnostic testing.
Please do not hesitate to call if you have comments or questions.
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