Electromyography
Alternative names:
EMG; myogram
What the risks are:
- bleeding (minimal)
- infection at the electrode sites (minimal risk)
Special considerations:
Trauma to the muscle from EMG may cause false results on blood tests (such as creatine kinase), a muscle biopsy, or other tests.
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