EMG/NCV Testing

Preferred Open MRI offers complete on-site neurological testing:

• TECA Synergy/Oxford equipment

• Board Certified Neurologist

• Certified Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

• Timely and objective information approach used to establish or rule out suspected diagnosis

• Doctors consultation completed on the patient

Electrodiagnostic Testing is used to evaluate the integrity and function of the peripheral nervous system, neuromuscular junction, muscles, central nervous system, and is tailored to the individual patient.

Studies Offered:

    EMG > Invasive Needle Electromyography

    NCSs > Nerve conduction studies

    SSR > Sympathetic Skin Response

    DEP5 > Dermatomal Evoked Potentials

    SSEPs > Somatosensory Evoked Potentials

Typical Diagnosis Indicated for the Above Services

• Carpel Tunnel Syndrome - Motor/Sensory loss

• Tarsel Tunnel Syndrome - Radiculopathies

• Cervical Lumbar Indications - Spinal Cord Injury

• Brachial/Lumbosacral plexus indications - Herniated Discs

• Neuropathies (diabetic, peripheral alcoholic) - Muscle Weakness

• Paresthesia - Numbness

• RSD (reflex sympathetic dystrophy) - Pain

*No preparation necessary