Electromyography (EMG) (cont.)
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J. Stephen Huff, MD
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William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. IN THIS ARTICLEEMG RisksPeople usually have a small amount of discomfort during EMG testing because of pin insertion. Disposable needles are used so there is no risk of infection. During nerve conduction studies, small electrodes are taped to the skin or placed around fingers. The patient typically experiences a brief and mild shock, which may be a bit unpleasant. Most people find it only slightly annoying. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Electromyography (EMG)
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