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Electromyography - Risks

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.

  • Reviewed last on: 9/26/2006
  • Kenneth Gross, M.D., Neurology, North Miami, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.