EMG, Rehabilitation FAQ

Understanding Neck Pain: Seeking Answers for Persistent Symptoms

Doctor, please help me? Hello, Director Pan. In mid-August, I went for folk therapy and ended up getting injured, resulting in swelling of my jaw and a feeling of dizziness, along with difficulty focusing on near objects. Initially, I didn't think much of it, so I just visit...

Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
Basically, if what you described is accurate, I think it’s quite serious. When I say "if," I mean that some symptoms are very subjective. For example, I had a case where a patient complained of chest pain, and after seeing multiple doctors without relief, she ended up i...

Understanding Nerve Conduction and EMG Tests for Spinal Compression

Nerve conduction studies and electromyography? Hello, Director Pan. Can nerve conduction studies and electromyography clearly determine if there is spinal cord compression? If there is mild compression, can it be detected? Recently, I have been experiencing some weakness in my li...

Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
It is possible, but it seems not as precise as one might expect, especially regarding mild compression. The compression of the spinal cord is primarily indicated by abnormalities in sensory nerves, increased deep tendon reflexes, worsening muscle strength, and dysfunction in bowe...

Sudden Leg Weakness in Elderly: Causes and Rehabilitation Tips

Calf numbness and weakness in standing? Hello: My father is 87 years old and in good health; he can walk around independently. Recently, he has had a cold and cough for a week. Yesterday morning, he suddenly experienced weakness in both legs and was unable to stand. He was urgent...

Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
1. You may first consult a neurologist or a rehabilitation specialist. Possible causes include: (1) posterior cerebral artery embolism, (2) peripheral neuropathy, (3) Guillain-Barré syndrome, (4) diabetic neuropathy, among others. 2. Physical examination: muscle strength, deep ...

Understanding Persistent Pain: Seeking Answers for Neck and Nerve Injuries

Injury can feel very helpless? Hello, doctor. I sustained an injury in mid-August while undergoing chiropractic treatment (pulling my neck while lying in bed, with one person pulling my legs and another pulling my neck). Initially, I visited an orthopedic specialist and had X-ray...

Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
1. Further magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) should be performed to visualize the cartilage and spinal cord, as well as nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG) to assess for nerve compression. 2. There may be a possibility of a herniated disc compressing the cervical ...

Neck Injury from Chiropractic Treatment: Rehabilitation and Diagnosis Options

excuse me? Hello doctor, I injured my neck during a chiropractic adjustment. I was lying down when my neck was pulled, and the force was quite strong. It has been three months, and my neck still hasn't healed. Initially, the most painful area was the muscles on one side of m...

Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
1. A visit to a major hospital is required for an electromyography (EMG) examination. 2. This examination can determine whether there is cervical nerve root compression and assess its severity. If the condition is more severe, surgical intervention may be considered. Generally, c...

Managing Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Avoiding Aggravating Movements

Elbow syndrome On September 14, I mentioned that I was experiencing numbness and pain in my ring and little fingers due to ulnar nerve compression at the elbow. After an electromyography (EMG) examination, the doctor determined that there is nerve compression at the C8 level in m...

Dr. Li Weiqiang Reply:
Hello: The compression of the ulnar nerve has resulted in numbness and pain in the ring and little fingers. Based on the results of the electromyography, the physician has determined that there is compression of the C8 nerve root in the neck. The purpose of rehabilitation is to a...

Severe Foot Pain After Rhabdomyolysis: Seeking Answers and Relief

Severe pain in the soles and dorsum of the feet after rhabdomyolysis? Hello, my brother suffered from heat stroke in early August this year, which led to rhabdomyolysis. He was hospitalized for 16 days and underwent emergency dialysis treatment. After all his indicators returned ...

Dr. Zheng Shunping Reply:
In response to your question: Based on your description, the muscle symptoms of rhabdomyolysis generally improve gradually after the acute phase, with pain and weakness typically recovering over time. However, some individuals may develop compartment syndrome, which occurs due to...

Can My Friend Continue Rehab and Testing After Moving to Penghu?

Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? My friend asked me to help him inquire about his situation. He was originally undergoing rehabilitation in Neihu, specifically "electrical stimulation" and "lumbar stretching." In a few days,...

Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
Hello Angel: Based on your description, your friend likely has a lumbar disc herniation causing nerve root compression symptoms, which can lead to numbness and pain in the lower back, buttocks, thighs, and the posterior aspect of the calves, sometimes extending to the toes. This ...

Understanding Lumbar Disc Herniation and Its Impact on Nerve Pain

Herniated disc compressing the right leg nerve? Hello, doctor. I had a CT scan, and it showed a herniated disc at the fifth lumbar vertebra and the disc below it. I feel sharp pain in my hips and thighs when bending forward, and the same occurs when leaning backward. What treatme...

Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
Hello Ah Hong, based on your description, you are experiencing symptoms of nerve root compression due to a herniated disc between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first sacral vertebra. This can lead to numbness and pain in the lower back, buttocks, thighs, and the posterior asp...

Understanding EMG Results: How Muscle Location Affects Diagnosis

Questions related to electromyography (EMG)? Dr. Pan, I am writing to inquire about some issues I have been experiencing. Recently, I have been feeling extremely unwell, not related to the local injection question from our last correspondence, but rather due to persistent lower b...

Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
The MRI shows issues at L1/2, L3/4, and L5/S1, while L4/5 appears to be fine. Based on your symptoms, it seems that the problem is related to L1/2 (when you mention above the knee, you are referring to the front of the thigh, right? If it's the back of the thigh, then it rel...

Managing Recurrent Disc Herniation After Surgery: Treatment Options and Recovery

Postoperative recurrence of herniated disc? I underwent decompression surgery for a herniated disc in June of last year. After the surgery, I stayed in the hospital for over a month and have been continuously undergoing rehabilitation and wearing a lumbar support brace. However, ...

Dr. Guan Zaoxiang Reply:
Hello: Based on your description and the MRI report, it is indeed unfortunate that you have experienced a recurrence after surgery. It is not advisable to undergo lumbar traction within one year post-surgery, and rehabilitation treatment may not be effective for your current cond...

Which Department to Visit for Electromyography and Cost Considerations?

Which department should I go to for an electromyography (EMG) test? Which department should I go to for an electromyography (EMG) test? Will it be out-of-pocket?

Dr. Guan Zaoxiang Reply:
Electromyography (EMG) can generally be performed in both the neurology and rehabilitation departments; however, the EMG equipment at our hospital is currently out of order and is in the process of being procured.

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