Nerve Conduction Study
Measures how fast and how well signals travel along a nerve, to locate compression or injury.
Frisco Spine · Frisco, Texas
Neurophysiologist
Our highly experienced, in-house neurophysiology technologist provides in-clinic advanced diagnostic testing, including electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS), to evaluate nerve and muscle function. With exceptional expertise and precision, he helps identify neurological conditions and provides valuable diagnostic insights to guide treatment and surgical planning.
The test
Where the pain really starts.
Electromyography (EMG)
Records the electrical activity of muscles at rest and in motion, to tell nerve problems from muscle problems.
What to Expect
Most studies take under an hour, need no sedation, and you return to normal activity the same day.
Spine or Peripheral
Separates a pinched nerve in the spine from carpal tunnel, neuropathy, or other causes with similar symptoms.
Surgical Clarity
Confirms which level is responsible before any injection or surgery is planned.
Same Campus
Ordered, performed, and read in coordination with your surgeon, with results in your plan at the next visit.