NCS VS EMG: What’s Needed for a CMT Diagnosis
Ask an Expert I’m confused about the difference between electromyograms (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS)—can you please explain? Dr. Richard A. Lewis* answers: EMG, which stands for electromyogram (“myo”= muscle), is the term used for electrodiagnostic tests (EDX) for neuromuscular disorders. The total EDX includes both nerve conduction studies (NCS) and needle EMG. Depending […]
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