The
EMG Manual is a simple step-by-step approach to
the basic understanding of EMG and Nerve Conductions
studies. It is designed to familiarize the reader
with the basic aspects of nerve conduction studies
and needle examinations and can serve as a guide
to the test, a preparation for the EMG rotation,
or as a simple means for better understanding of
the indications, preparations, interpretation and
performance of EMG Nerve and Conduction studies
NERVE CONDUCTION
STUDIES | LOWER EXTREMITY NERVES
The
Lumbo-Sacral Plexus
The major branches of the sacral
plexus are rountinely studies. In performing nerve conduction
studies in the legs, we normally examine the peroneal
and posterior tibial nerves for motor nerve function and
the sural and superficial peroneal nerves for sensory
nerve function. When indicated, the femoral nerve and
its branches are studied.