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Why did it hurt while getting my emg done?
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Usually does: They put 2 electrodes on your arm at a known fîxed distance. They then shoot a pulse of elèctricity down the nerve and carefully measure then time. Knowing the precise distance you can calculate the nerve conduction velocity. When you are working on a sensory nerve it can be quite painful.
Answered 11/6/2015
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