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What Does EMG For Injured Shoulder Mean?
My friend has had a serious injury to his shoulder. He saw a doctor today and wanted a nerve block. They told him he needs an EMG, but he does not know what that stands for or means? He cannot afford a shoulder replacement. Can you tell me what these letters mean? Thank you for any help.
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic procedure to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them (motor neurons).
Motor neurons transmit electrical signals that cause muscles to contract. An EMG translates these signals into graphs, sounds or numerical values that a specialist interprets.
An EMG can reveal muscle and nerve dysfunction
Motor neurons transmit electrical signals that cause muscles to contract. An EMG translates these signals into graphs, sounds or numerical values that a specialist interprets.
An EMG can reveal muscle and nerve dysfunction
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