The presence or absence of injury can be helpful in determining further treatment. The tests can help identify nerve injury or muscle disease such as carpal tunnel syndrome, a pinched spinal nerve, peripheral neuropathy, myositis, or ALS.
Electromyography (EMG) & nerve conduction studies (NCS) OverviewĮMG and NCS are tests that measure the electrical activity of the muscles and nerves of the body, usually to an arm or a leg.
