Electromyography (EMG): pearls
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Electromyography (EMG): pearls. False positive mild demyelination, False negative anterior horn cell (AHC) disorder. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Effects of cold temperature on EMG
- False positive mild demyelination
- False negative anterior horn cell (AHC) disorder
- False negative neuromuscular junction (NMJ) disorder
EMG features in people > 60 years
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EMG precautions with anticoagulants
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome
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Radiculopathies
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Abnormal sensory nerve action potentials (SNAPs): causes
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Denervation
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Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS): neurophysiological differentials
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References
- Gutman L. Pearls and pitfalls in the use of electromyography and nerve conduction studies. Seminars in Neurology 2003; 23:77-82.
- Liveson JA. Peripheral Neurology: Case Studies. Third edition. Oxford University press Oxford 2000 p70.
- Liveson JA. Peripheral Neurology: Case Studies. Third edition. Oxford University press Oxford 2000 p128.
- Liveson JA. Peripheral Neurology: Case Studies. Third edition. Oxford University press Oxford 2000 p184.
- Amato A, Russell JA. Neuromuscular disorders. McGraw Hill New York 2008 p385-386.
