title: Electrodiagnostic testing of nerves and muscles: when, why, and how to order.
abstract: The electrodiagnostic examination can provide essential information in cases of suspected peripheral nervous system disorders or injury. To optimize the yield of this test, one must have a basic understanding of how it works, when and how to order it, and its inherent limitations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA. chemalk@ccf.org
authors.forename: Kamal R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Chémali
authors.forename: Bryan
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Tsao
mesh_terms: D004568:Electrodiagnosis; D004576:Electromyography; D004594:Electrophysiology; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009431:Neural Conduction / Q000502:physiology*; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000503:physiopathology; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology