title: The clinical electromyography examination. An overview.
abstract: Clinical electromyography (EMG) is the electrophysiological study of nerve and muscle. The terminology of the electrodiagnostic and needle electromyographic is confusing. The scope of the EMG studies, preparation of patient, referral process and recommended procedures are discussed. Report generation is a major function of the electromyographer. It should include tabulated nerve conduction studies and needle EMG findings along with brief history, summary of findings, and impression.
authors.affiliation: EMG Laboratory, Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106-5098, USA. bashar.katirji@uhhs.com
authors.forename: Bashar
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Katirji
mesh_terms: D004576:Electromyography / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009431:Neural Conduction / Q000502:physiology; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000503:physiopathology; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012017:Referral and Consultation