What is EMG (Electroneuromyography)?

EMG (electromyography) is an examination method that evaluates the health status of these structures by measuring the electrical properties of muscles, nerves and nerve roots.

How many types of EMG are there?

1) Examination of nerves
2) Examination of muscles
Depending on the diagnosis, both or only one may need to be performed.
The measurement of nerve conduction is done by the doctor or an EMG technician as determined by the doctor, and the examination of the muscles is done only by the doctor.

How long does an EMG examination take?

The examination period is between 15 minutes and 1.5 hours, depending on the scope of the operation planned to be performed.

Does EMG examination have any side effects?

EMG has no expected side effects and no known permanent harm, other than the pain that occurs during electrical stimulation and needle examination.
In rare cases, a temporary accumulation of blood may occur within the examined muscles. Much more rarely, during the examination of some deep trunk muscles, temporary negative effects may occur in neighboring tissues and organs.

Who cannot have EMG?

EMG examination is not performed unless necessary in patients with severe blood clotting disorders or who use drugs that prevent blood clotting.
Apart from this, it can be done in every age group and for everyone; The presence of a pacemaker or brain pacemaker in the patient does not prevent EMG from being performed.

Can't I have another test instead of EMG?

There is no substitute for a one-to-one EMG examination; If you do not want to have an EMG, there may be some information missing that will help diagnose your condition. However, in some cases, depending on the nature of the disorder, the information expected to be obtained by EMG examination can be partially obtained by some other examination methods.