Electrodiagnostic Testing

Electrodiagnostic Testing:

We now offer state of the art electrodiagnostic testing! These testing procedures help to accurately diagnose and pinpoint problems related to nerves, muscles, the spinal cord and brain. Just as an MRI or CT scan can reveal a very detailed picture of a structural problem, electrodiagnostic testing reveals precise information about nerve and muscle function . A more accurate diagnosis allows for the best treatment.

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Numbness / Tingling
• Arm and Leg Pain
• Muscle Weakness
• Cold Hands and Feet
• Sciatica
• Pinched nerves

Electromyograms (EMG) are used to record the electrical activity of muscles. When muscles are active, they produce an electric current that is proportional to the level of muscle activity. Needle EMGs are often performed when patients have unexplained muscle weakness and can help distinguish weakness due to a muscle problem or weakness due to a nerve disorder.

Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) and Evoked Potential studies measure the speed and intensity of electrical signals that travel through nerves, and calculates the time and velocity in which muscles respond to these impulses.