A member asked:

Can an emg of the leg diagnose arthritis? the nurse called and said i have arthritis and aggravation at l5. where would the arthritis be? what's next?

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NO: EMG will evaluate how nerve impulses are transmitted and not used to diagnose arthritis. Traditionally routine x-rays and if necessarty MRI imaging will help make the diagnosis along with a rheumatoid blood workup.

Answered 7/28/2018

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