Procedures

  • Electromyography (EMG)

    Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic procedure utilized to evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. These nerve cells, known as motor neurons, transmit vital electrical signals from the brain to the muscles to produce movement. An EMG translates these signals into graphs, sounds, or numerical values which a specialist can then interpret. A specialist known as a neurologist generally conducts the EMG test. A neurologist is a physician trained to diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles. These specialists possess comprehensive training not only in diagnosing nerve and muscle diseases but also in using…