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Is A Electromygram Different Than A Nerve Conduction Study?
Question: Is a Electromygram different than a NCS?
Brief Answer:
EMG has 2 parts- One is an NCS
Detailed Answer:
An electromyogram consists of 2 parts:
1. Nerve Conduction Study (NCS)- Can sometimes be done by itself to diagnose conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome where there are significant changes in velocity of nerve conduction which can support or negate a certain disease or illness.
2. Needle Exam- Used to gather information on the specific characteristics of the electrical signals passed from spinal cord to muscles for the purpose of diagnosing diseases. May or may not be done in conjunction with an NCS.
NCS's can be performed by a non-physician such as specially trained technician while Needle Exams can ONLY BE PERFORMED by licensed physicians.
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EMG has 2 parts- One is an NCS
Detailed Answer:
An electromyogram consists of 2 parts:
1. Nerve Conduction Study (NCS)- Can sometimes be done by itself to diagnose conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome where there are significant changes in velocity of nerve conduction which can support or negate a certain disease or illness.
2. Needle Exam- Used to gather information on the specific characteristics of the electrical signals passed from spinal cord to muscles for the purpose of diagnosing diseases. May or may not be done in conjunction with an NCS.
NCS's can be performed by a non-physician such as specially trained technician while Needle Exams can ONLY BE PERFORMED by licensed physicians.
I hope this information is helpful. Should you have no further questions or comments to place- CLOSING THE QUERY would be greatly appreciated as well as your grading of our interaction with a star rating.
In the future I'm happy to answer more questions personally if you'd allow me this privilege by going to the following website and sending me your questions:
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This query has required 58 TOTAL minutes of physician specific review, research, and final draft documentation for envoy.
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