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Emg testing back pain and legs pain, how does this work?
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Emg described: Electrodiagnostic testing, or emg/NCS, involves 2 complementary tests. The first involves surface electrodes and small electrical stimulations. The second involves fine wire needle electrodes that are inserted into several muscles. Though there is minor discomfort, most people have no problem tolerating the test and rIsks are very mild
Answered 5/16/2014
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