Comparing Electrodiagnostics (EMG/NCS) to Magnetic Resonance Imaging for the Evaluation of Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Low back pain and lumbar radiculopathy are common conditions affecting the generalpopulation. Low back pain has a prevalence of 10%-30%, and lumbar radiculopathy, with aprevalence of 3%-5% [1]. Differentiating between low back pain and lumbar radiculopathy canbe tricky as low back pain is often used to describe a variety of conditions from acute low backdiscomfort, […]
Can an EMG/NCS help diagnose the causeof weakness following a stroke?
Strokes are relatively common, affecting millions of people each year. In the UnitedStates, for instance, about 795,000 people have a stroke annually, making it the fifthleading cause of death. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain isinterrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Thiscan lead to […]
Using EMG/NCS to Test for Ulnar Nerve vs. Cervical Radiculopathy
When starting the initial evaluation, you mention to the clinician performing the nervetest that you are experiencing numbness of the ring and pinky finger. The clinician willask additional questions as they formulate a list of differential diagnoses or the mostlikely causes for your issue. This will help them determine the things they need to givespecial […]
Dr. Perkins Earns ABPTS Board Certification in Clinical Electrophysiology
EMG Solutions is pleased to announce that Dr. Drayton Perkins, physical therapist, has successfully earned his Board Certification as an Electrophysiologic Clinical Specialist. Dr. Perkins successfully completed the EMG Solutions’ Clinical Electrophysiology Residency in January 2024 to become board eligible. After successfully completing all didactic and clinical requirements and passing his boards exam, Dr. Perkins […]
Dr. Thorderson Earns ABPTS Board Certification in Clinical Electrophysiology
EMG Solutions is pleased to announce that Dr. Jedd Thorderson, physical therapist, has successfully earned his Board Certification as an Electrophysiologic Clinical Specialist. Dr. Thorderson successfully completed the EMG Solutions’ Clinical Electrophysiology Residency in January 2024 to become board eligible. After successfully completing all didactic and clinical requirements and passing his boards exam, Dr. Thorderson […]
Foot Drop
They keep catching their foot on the ground as they walk. As they go upstairs, they must lift their knee up higher than expected to clear the step. As they walk, they hear a slapping sound with every other step. What do all these situations have in common? The individuals are most likely suffering from […]
Is My Shoulder Pain Really Shoulder Pain?
Imagine for a moment that you wake up one morning with sudden, sharp left side shoulder pain. You are a healthy individual, so you automatically think, “I must have slept on it wrong.” The only problem is that your shoulder pain isn’t going away. In fact, it is becoming quite debilitating. It’s now been over […]
