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What is emg test?
emg test electro mayo graphic inwhich we study the movement nerve massing through a emg device.
Which diagnostic procedure is used to diagnose muscle disease or nerve damage?
EMG
Can you take hydrocodone before a EMG test?
Yes,you can but you shouldnt because pain killers will effect the nerve responses and make for inaccurate results. so just have your test and take your medicine after. If you have nerve damage youll need it more after the test anyhow.
What is the purpose of EMG?
EMG is performed most often to help diagnose different diseases causing weakness. Although EMG is a test of the motor system, it may help identify abnormalities of nerves or spinal nerve roots that may be associated with pain or numbness.
Does an EMG test use a needle?
During an EMG test, a fine needle is inserted into the muscle to be tested
What are the benefits of having an EMG test?
The EMG test is used to assess the body's nervous system and make sure it is functioning properly. There is no waiting for the results to come in, as soon as the test is over, the doctor will have the results. A detailed report is sent to the attending doctor right away. This makes figuring out what is wrong a lot simpler and fast.
How is an EMG test conducted?
During an EMG test, a fine needle is inserted into the muscle to be tested. This may cause some discomfort, similar to that of an injection. Recordings are made while the muscle is at rest, and then during the contraction.
What would cause ulnar nerve damage not to show up on an EMG?
EMG's work on the same principle as an electrical wire and voltage transmission/measurement. Two probes are inserted, one at the top of the arm or the upper end of the nerve, the other one near the wrist before it goes past the wrist bone and into the pinky.The upper probe is usually the transmission probe, the other the receiving. Since a specific, measurable amount of voltage is used, the voltage drop between probes can be measured and compared with established norms. Depending on the voltage drop between the probes, it will show how much actual nerve damage there is, or isn't. The reason no nerve damage is showing on the test is that there isn't enough voltage drop suggesting any real damage. If it were damaged, the drop would be measurable and comparable to established parameters. While it may have been slight, it obviously wasn't bad enough to be measurable.Keep in mind that just because you have ulnar nerve pain doesn't mean it's damaged - in fact, if you have pain it means it's working well and something is compressing it elsewhere. For "elsewhere" I'd consider whether or not you've had any neck injuries, as arm nerves originate in the cervical spinal area. My own ulnar nerve constantly hurts due to injuries at the elbow, and major spinal damage in the neck which left permanent nerve damage.
Is the Carpal tunnel nerve conduction velocity test painful?
It can be, about 10-20% of patients will describe it as a discomfort, or electrical stinging sensation. There are two types of test you should be getting; one is a nerve conduction study and the second is an EMG. An EMG is where the provider uses very small needles that are inserted into the muscles of the arms and sends small electrical impulses to test certain nerves in the upper extremities. No there is just about nothing too it. Had the test done on both hands and hardly remember having it done other then paying the doctor.
Not normal EMG test. how to treat it.?
Emg not normal treatment will according to symptoms and related investigation is important
What is the the gold standard is a Nerve conduction study with an Electromyography study?
The gold standard means it is the test or tests that all other tests are compared to. It is what is prefered or the "best test". Getting both a NCS and EMG for diagnosing CTS is the gold standard.
What is the maximum number of sensory nerve conduction studies recommended to diagnose a condition of bilateral carpel tunnel syndrome?
You should really only need one test if done correctly. The gold standard is a Nerve conduction study WITH an EMG study. Now if it has been several yrs since your last test, then yes your doctor may want to test you again to see where you are at in your condition.
