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Does my patient need nerve conduction studies?
Publication details
Dr Siti Aisyah Yaacob, Dr Arup Mallik
Foundation Years Journal, volume 7, issue 7, p.46 (123Doc Education, London, July 2013)
Abstract
What is a nerve conduction study? The terms nerve conduction study (NCS) and electromyography (EMG) are often used interchangeably but are separate parts of a neurophysiological examination. In the UK, medically qualified specialists called clinical neurophysiologists usually perform or supervise these tests. In this article, we give a brief introduction to the basic of NCS and EMG. A detailed account is beyond the scope of this paper but the reader is directed to the references for further information.
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Authors
Dr Siti Aisyah Yaacob (Corresponding author)
Specialty Training Registrar in Clinical Neurophysiology
Neurophysiology Department, Southern General Hospital
1345 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 4TF
Tel: 44 141 201 2480
Siti.Yaacob@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Dr Arup Mallik
Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist
References
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3. Fuller G. How to get the most out of nerve conduction studies and electromyography. J. Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2005, 76(Suppl II); ii41-ii46
4. Mallik A, Weir AI. Nerve Conduction Studies: Essentials and Pitfalls in Practice. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2005, 76(Suppl II): ii23-ii31.
5. Mills KR. The Basics of Electromyography. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2005, 76(Suppl II): ii32-ii35.
6. Whittaker RG. How to do it. SNAPs, CMAPs, F-waves: the nerve conduction studies for the uninitiated. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2012, 12: 108-115.
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