Evaluation and Treatment of Musculoskeletal & Neurological Conditions Managed By Dr. Scott Naftulin and Dr. Bruce Zhang

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Electromyogram (EMG) & Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)

Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Electromyogram Overview: Needle Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Study; Calf Photo Credit Xerostomia / Flicker Electrodiagnostic tests evaluate diseases of the nerves and muscles. Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) are two components of the same test usually performed together to test whether your muscles and nerves are working [...]

Categories: Medical Journal & Blog|Tags: neuropathy, pinched nerve, radiculopathy, Wrist|

Spinal Cord Stimulation to Relieve Back Pain

Sometimes, no matter how many times you use certain methods to treat chronic back pain, it just isn’t enough. It’s possible that the medications are losing their effectiveness as you build up resistance against them (depending on the type of pain relief medication). It’s also possible that the origin of the pain is recurring, but [...]

Categories: Back Pain (Upper and Lower)|Tags: Chronic, neuropathy, Spinal Cord, Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)|