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EMG Electromyography Palma de Mallorca
EMG electromyography in Palma de Mallorca: nerve conduction studies, carpal tunnel, nerve compression diagnostics. Dr. Diedrich. Book now.
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Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) are the most precise methods for assessing peripheral nerve function. At our practice in Palma de Mallorca, we measure:
- Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) — How quickly does a nerve transmit electrical signals? Slowing indicates compression or damage.
- Distal motor latency — The response time from nerve stimulus to muscle contraction.
- Amplitude — Strength of the nerve signal, indicating the degree of nerve damage.
- Spontaneous activity — Pathological muscle twitching at rest suggests acute nerve injury.
- Recruitment pattern — How many muscle fibres are activated during contraction?
The combination of NCS and needle EMG enables precise localisation of nerve damage — whether at the wrist (carpal tunnel), the elbow (cubital tunnel) or the spine (nerve root).
The EMG examination at our practice in Palma de Mallorca is performed personally by Dr. Diedrich:
- History taking — Detailed discussion about your symptoms: Where? Since when? When is it worst?
- Nerve conduction study (NCS) — Small electrodes are placed on the skin. Brief electrical impulses stimulate the nerve. Conduction velocity is measured.
- Needle EMG (if required) — A thin needle electrode is inserted into the muscle. Electrical activity is recorded at rest and during contraction.
- Analysis — Results are compared with normative values and displayed graphically.
- Consultation — Dr. Diedrich explains the findings in English and recommends the appropriate treatment.
The entire examination takes 20-45 minutes. With a confirmed diagnosis, a treatment plan can be established immediately — from conservative therapy to recommending surgical decompression. For inflammatory nerve conditions, whole-body cryotherapy at -110°C can significantly reduce inflammation and accelerate recovery.
Common Diagnoses Made with EMG
At our orthopaedic practice in Mallorca, we regularly diagnose the following conditions using EMG:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The most common nerve compression syndrome. The median nerve is compressed at the wrist, causing numbness in the thumb, index and middle fingers — particularly at night. EMG quantifies the severity and determines whether conservative treatment is sufficient or surgical decompression is necessary. Learn more on our hand orthopaedics page.
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow. Typical symptoms include numbness in the ring and little fingers and weakness of the hand muscles. EMG precisely locates the point of compression and determines the degree of damage.
Disc Herniation with Nerve Root Compression
For back pain radiating into the leg (sciatica), EMG reveals which nerve root is affected and whether active nerve damage is present. The results feed directly into treatment planning — often SpineMed decompression can replace surgery.
Contact and Appointments
Book your EMG examination at our practice in Palma de Mallorca. Call us: +34 971 68 43 45. We speak English, Spanish and German.
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Specialists in orthopedics, traumatology and sports medicine in Palma de Mallorca.
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