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bullet What is an electrodiagnostic consultation?
bullet Is an EMG study the same as an electrodiagnostic consultation?
bullet Who is qualified to be an electrodiagnostic practitioner?
bullet What is the role and value of nerve conduction studies (NCSs) and needle electromyography (EMG)?
bullet When should I suspect a neuromuscular disorder?
bullet What conditions are commonly evaluated/diagnosed by NCSs/EMG?
bullet What are the technical details of these studies? 
bullet What are some limitations of EMG studies?
bullet What can I expect from an EMG report? 

What is an electrodiagnostic consultation?

bullet Similar format to a medical consultation
bullet Focused neuromusculoskeletal history and physical examination
bullet Development of a differential diagnosis          
bullet Examination of muscles and nerves using nerve conduction studies (NCSs) and needle electromyography (EMG)
bullet Formulation of a final diagnosis

Is an EMG study the same as an electrodiagnostic consultation?

bullet EMG is often used to refer to the entire spectrum of electrodiagnosis of nerve and muscle disease
bullet Strictly speaking, an EMG refers to the needle or surface examination of the bioelectrical activity of muscle, which is one component of the electrodiagnostic consultation

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