Electromyography In Italy is called Elettromiografia
by editor on May.28, 2009, under News
The electromyography (Elettromiografia) is a diagnostic method that allows to study the peripheral nervous system (PNS) from the functional point of view, and is supportive diagnostic and treatment of many neurological diseases.
Electromyography (EMG) is a technique for evaluating and recording the activation signal of muscles. EMG is performed using an instrument called electromyograph , to produce a record called an electromyogram. An electromyograph detects the electrical potential generated by muscle cells when these cells are mechanically active, and also when the cells are at rest.
The sequence of the various measurements is not fixed for each disease presented, but may vary based on the results obtained gradually.
The electromyographic study makes use of two stages: the Elettroneurografia (ENG) and the electromyography (EMG)
The ENG (Elettroneurografia) is the study of the neurophysiological parameters of nerve conduction . The conduct can be examined from a sensory or motor. In the first case (sensitive) measures the ability to provide information to higher centers collected from peripheral endings. In the second case (motor) measures the ability to send commands to the various muscles engines.
The EMG (electromyography) is the recording of electrical muscle.
Both methods allow you to:
• locate noise ratio .
• identify the underlying pathological process is .
• characterize the deficit (which type is this?)
• assess the seriousness of the deficit .
• monitor the course of the disease
• To provide a prognosis
• assess the effectiveness of therapies taken
Disclaimer: This posting is based on information freely available in the popular press and medical journals that deal with electromyography. Nothing herein is intended to be or should be construed to be any sort of medical advice. For medical advice the reader should consult with his or her physician or other medical specialist.
