Category: Case Study

The Mysterious Foot Drop (AKA, When the Fibular Nerve Throws a Fit)

This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions features a clinical photograph of a patient's foot being evaluated by a healthcare professional. On the right, a clinician wearing blue medical gloves is shown holding and supporting a patient's bare foot, illustrating a physical examination for foot drop. The bottom-left corner features a white section with a curved orange border that contains the EMG Solutions logo above the bold, dark blue title: "THE MYSTERIOUS FOOT DROP (AKA, WHEN THE FIBULAR NERVE THROWS A FIT)."

By Drayton Perkins, PT, DPT, ECS | EMG Solutions Let’s walk through a case that came through the clinic recently. It’s a great example of how electrodiagnostic (EDX) testing helps narrow down differentials and gives us clarity when the presentation isn’t totally textbook. Presenting Symptoms A 37-year-old female came in with an 8-day history of […]

Sciatica or a Pinched Nerve? Decoding the True Source of Your Pain

This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions addresses the common clinical question: "Sciatica or a Pinched Nerve? Decoding the True Source of Your Pain." On the right side of the image, a female physical therapist in blue scrubs is shown in a clinical setting, placing her hands on the lower back of an older female patient sitting on an exam table. The bottom left corner features a white section with a curved orange border containing the EMG Solutions logo and the bold, dark blue title of the graphic.

By Kyle Martinos, PT, DPT, ECS Many patients are told, “You have sciatica.” You have lumbago, a lumbar radiculopathy, you have a pinched nerve in your lower back, a slipped disc, neuralgia, spondylosis… the list seems to go on and on. These injury designations are often used interchangeably and seem to be the same thing, […]

Understanding ALS and the Role of Nerve Conduction Studies in Diagnosis

This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions features a detailed 3D rendering of a neuron and its branching nerve fibers against a soft pink and purple background. A white section in the lower left corner, defined by a dark blue curved border, contains the EMG Solutions logo and the bold title "UNDERSTANDING ALS AND THE ROLE OF NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES IN DIAGNOSIS." The graphic is designed to highlight the importance of diagnostic testing in understanding complex neurological conditions.

By Karah Loftin, PT, DPT, ECS Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neuron nerve cells that are responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement. As these motor neurons deteriorate and die, the muscles they control begin to weaken, twitch, and eventually waste away (atrophy) due to loss of nerve input. ALS […]

How Can the EMG Exam Be Normal When I Have Radiating Back Pain?

This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions features a person seen from the back, wearing a light blue shirt and holding their lower back in pain. A red, glowing anatomical overlay of the spine and rib cage is superimposed over their back to illustrate radiating discomfort. In the bottom left corner, a white section with a dark blue curved border contains the EMG Solutions logo. Below this curve, bold dark blue text reads, "HOW CAN THE EMG EXAM BE NORMAL WHEN I HAVE RADIATING BACK PAIN?"

By John Lugo, PT, DPT, ECS Lumbar radiculopathy, a prevalent neurological condition, is characterized by compression or irritation of a spinal nerve root. This condition often manifests as radiating leg pain, motor weakness, sensory disturbances, and diminished reflexes. Accurate diagnosis is essential for appropriate management, and electrodiagnostic studies—particularly needle electromyography (EMG)—are commonly employed toevaluate suspected […]

My Muscles Are Twitching: When Should I Be Concerned?

This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions features a person viewed from behind, holding their neck and upper back with both hands. A red, glowing overlay is centered on their neck and shoulders to illustrate muscle tension or pain. The bottom left of the image contains a white section with an orange curved border that displays the company logo. Below this curve, bold dark blue text asks the question, "MY MUSCLES ARE TWITCHING: WHEN SHOULD I BE CONCERNED?"

By Kyle J. Martinos PT, DPT, ECS I often get muscle twitching in random muscles, at random times. It might be in my right triceps one day, in my left quadriceps the next, and then in one of my hands. It normally lasts from a few seconds up to a few hours at a time. […]

Why Can’t I Lift My Foot: When Gravity Wins

This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions features a close-up photograph of a patient in a clinical setting, wearing blue trousers and sneakers while using a quad cane for stability. In the background, other clinic equipment such as orange cones and a walker are visible on the tan floor. The bottom left corner contains a white section with an orange curved border that displays the EMG Solutions logo. Below this border, bold dark blue text asks the question, "WHY CAN’T I LIFT MY FOOT: WHEN GRAVITY WINS?"

By Drayton Perkins, PT, DPT, ECS Foot drop—when you suddenly cannot lift the front of your foot—can be alarming. This condition often leads to an increased fall risk as well as an unusual gait pattern where one has to lift the knee higher to avoid dragging the foot, known as a “steppage gait.” But what […]

Can an EMG/NCS help diagnose the cause of weakness following a stroke?

This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions addresses the diagnostic role of electrodiagnostics in post-stroke recovery. On the right, the image shows a person in a brown shirt sitting in a wheelchair, holding a pair of glasses in their lap. The bottom left features a white section with an orange curved border containing the EMG Solutions logo above the bold, dark blue title "CAN AN EMG/NCS HELP DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF WEAKNESS FOLLOWING A STROKE?"

By Karah Loftin, PT, DPT Strokes are relatively common, affecting millions of people each year. In the United States, for instance, about 795,000 people have a stroke annually, making it the fifth leading cause of death. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue […]

Diabetic Neuropathy

This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions focuses on the topic of "DIABETIC NEUROPATHY." The main image is a close-up photograph of the bottom of a patient's foot. A clinician’s hand is shown using a small, thin medical applicator to touch a dark spot on the ball of the foot, illustrating a clinical examination or sensory test. The bottom-left corner features a white section with a curved orange border containing the EMG Solutions logo and the bold, dark blue title of the graphic.

By Paul Bang, PT, DPT, ECS Diabetic peripheral neuropathy encompasses various neurogenic disorders resulting from diabetesmellitus type 1 and type 2. This condition can be classified into distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSPN),diabetic autonomic neuropathy, superimposed mononeuropathies, and, though rare, polyradiculopathy 1.The incidence of diabetic neuropathy in individuals with diabetes mellitus can reach 50–66% over theirlifetime 3. […]

Traumatic Neuroma

a close-up of a nerve cell

Traumatic Neuroma- nerve damages from outside the common compression neuropathy. Introduction We encounter various neuropathic symptoms and pain every day. Patient reports of neuropathic pain can differ in descriptions, characteristics, and patterns. It is crucial for healthcare providers, especially those working in diagnostics, to understand which pathological presentations necessitate more direct interventions, such as surgery […]

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