Electrodiagnostic testing of nerves and muscles: when, why, and how to order.
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.
Chémali
Kamal R
KR
Department of Neurology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA. chemalk@ccf.org
Tsao
Bryan
B
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