EMG & Nerve Conduction Studies

Nerve conduction studies measure how quickly signals travel along a nerve, and EMG records electrical activity in muscle. Together they localize the cause of numbness, tingling, or weakness.

When It Is Typically Used

Diabetic Neuropathy — Nerve damage is a recognized complication of uncontrolled diabetes.
Numbness and Tingling — Testing distinguishes a pinched nerve from a more general neuropathy.
Weakness — Results help separate nerve problems from muscle problems.

Working Alongside Other On-Site Services

Findings are interpreted with lab work from the on-site laboratory, since several causes of neuropathy show up in bloodwork.

What to Expect

Testing involves brief electrical pulses and, for EMG, a fine needle electrode. Most studies take under an hour.