What is Electromyography (EMG)?
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Electromyography (EMG) is a technique for evaluating and recording the activation signal of muscles. EMG is performed using an instrument called an electromyograph, to produce a record called an electromyogram.
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How do members experience Electromyography (EMG)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic assessment | 38 | 6 | |
| Numbness in legs | 32 | 13 | |
| Pain in hands | 10 | 2 | |
| Carpal tunnel syndrome | 5 | 0 | |
| Improve mobility | 3 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 5 | |
| Bruising | 2 | |
| Injection site bleeding | 1 | |
| Injection site bruising | 1 | |
| Muscle soreness | 1 | |
| Stabbing pain in arms | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 18 |
Member evaluations
mark61
evaluated on Sep 02, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: None
- Side effects: None
sista
evaluated on Mar 12, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for numbness in legs: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
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