ELECTROMYOGRAPHY (EMG)
The EMG laboratory of the Department of Neurology at University Hospital of Brooklyn is directed by Paul Maccabee, M.D., Associate Professor of Neurology, certified by AAEM and Board certified in Neurology with special expertise in Neurophysiology. He has over 20 years experience in both clinical EMG and clinical and basic research in electrophysiology.
Clinical Services
A full range of electrodiagnostic tests are available through the Department of Neorology at University Hospital of Brooklyn to assist in the diagnosis and evaluation of peripheral nervous system disorders such as neuropathies, radiculopathies, plexopathies, myopathies, and neuromuscular juncton transmission defects. These tests include:
- • Nerve Conduction Studies
• Electromyography (EMG)
• Single fiber EMG
• Repetitive Nerve Stimulation
• Blink reflex
• Magnetic stimulation of the cauda equina
Clinical Research
Clinical research is being conducted on magnetic stimulation of the brain and cauda equina. These new techniques may indicate focal slowing in nerve pathways not detected either by conventional nerve conductions or by MRI.
Basic Science Research
Basic research is being conducted on the analysis of magnetic stimulation with respect to:
- • profile of the induced electric field and sites of excitation
• I waves and D waves (the quantal elements involved in motor
cortex stimulation)
• paired-pulse and repetitive stimulation (used for diagnosis and
treatment)
• stimulation of the visual and other systems.
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