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Can someone fake results of an electromyogram?
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No: The results of an EMG test and nerve conduction studies are objective, and not influenced by a patient's pain, pain medications, or behavior. Emg/nerve conduction study results cannot be 'faked'.
Answered 4/2/2020
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Obscure, not fake: While poor relaxation or deliberate effort can make an electromyogram difficult to interpret, in the hands of a skilled operator there is no way to "fake" an abnormal result.
Answered 11/6/2017
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