Clinical services

With technology moving at a rapid pace and innovative practices emerging every day, we are committed to looking towards the future and finding new insights into the treatment of rheumatic conditions. As lead investigators on our cutting-edge clinical trials, our physicians provide options and hope that go beyond conventional therapies.

Our main services

Skin pun biopsy
never conduct study (ncs) & electromyogram (emg)
infusion services

Other services

Innovative Therapeutic Programs
Therapeutic Injections
EMG/NCS and Other Neurodiagnostic Services
Telemedicina Visits
Functional Testing and Nutritional Advice
Research-Based Clinical Programs
In-House Labs

Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) & Electromyogram (EMG)

Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) and Needle Electromyography (EMG) are procedures performed to assess and diagnose the structural and functional integrity of the peripheral nervous system, including the peripheral nerves and muscles. These procedures are needed to assess a variety of neurological disorders including nerve compressions, radiculopathies, diabetic neuropathies, myopathies, ALS, and muscular dystrophies

Patient Instruction for the procedure

1. No fasting or sedation is required prior to the procedure.

2. Dress in loose fitting clothes that permit access to the area to be tested or that are easily removed. Wear comfortable shoes that are easily removable.

3. Please do not apply any moisturizers or lotion on your body on the days leading up to the test.

4. Based on your medical condition, your physician may request other specific preparations.

5. Notify your physician of all medications (prescribed and over-the-counter) and herbal supplements that you are taking.

Medications to avoid prior the procedure

It is recommended to stop taking blood thinners prior to the EMG. Please always consult with your physician before stopping any medications and notify our office if your physician advises you not to stop taking any blood thinning medications. Please refer to the list below to see when you should stop taking them prior to your electrodiagnostic test.

LIST OF BLOOD THINNERS (ANTICOAGULANTS)

1 Day (24 Hours) Prior

  1. Fragmin (Dalteparin)
  2. Heparin 3 Lovenox (Enoxaparin)

3-4 Days Prior

  1. Eliquis (Apixaban)
  2. Aspirin (81 mg “Baby Aspirin”)
  3. Aleve/Advil

5 Days Prior

  1. Aspirin & Aspirin containing products
  2. Coumadin (Warfarin)
  3. Arixtra (Fondaparinux)
  4. Plavix (Clopidogrel)
  5. Ticlid (Ticlopidine HCl)
  6. Effient (Prasugrel)
  7. Xalreto (Rivaroxaban)

14 Days Prior

  1. Aggrenox (Aspirin/Dipyridmaole)
  2. Refludan (Lepirudin)
  3. Angiomax (Bivalirudin)

*For IV Medications, consult with referring doctor.

Description of the procedure

  1. You will be given a gown to wear and asked to remove any clothing, jewelry, hairpins, eyeglasses, hearing aids, or other metal objects that may interfere with the procedure.
  2. You will be asked to sit down or lie down for the test. 

NERVE CONDUCTION STUDY (NCS)

  1. A recording electrode will be attached to the skin over the nerve with a special paste and a stimulating electrode will be placed at a known distance away from the stimulating electrode.
  2. The nerve will be stimulated by a mild and brief electrical shock given through the stimulating electrode.
  3. You may experience minor discomfort for a few seconds.
  4. The response of the nerve will be displayed and recorded on a monitor. A recording electrode will be attached to the skin over the nerve with a special paste and a stimulating electrode will be placed at a known distance away from the recording electrode.

ELECTROMYOGRAM (EMG)

  1. A needle electrode that is attached by wires to a recording machine is inserted into a muscle.
  2. When the electrodes are in place, the electrical activity in that muscle is recorded while the muscle is at rest.
  3. Then the physician will ask you tighten (contract) the muscle slowly and steadily. The electrical activity is recorded.
  4. The electrode can be moved a number of timers to record the activity in different areas of the muscle or in different muscles. areas of the muscle or in different muscles.

AFTER THE PROCEDURE

The skin electrodes will be removed from your skin. The areas of the skin where a needle was inserted will be cleaned. After the test, you may return to your previous activities, unless your physician advises you differently. Your physician may give you additional or alternate instructions after the procedure, depending on your particular medical situation. RISKS OF THE PROCEDURE The voltage of the electrical pulses used during NCS is considered very low. There may be risks depending on your specific medical condition. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your physician prior to the procedure. Tell your physician if you have a cardiac defibrillator or pacemaker, as precautions may need to be taken.

RISKS OF THE PROCEDURE

The voltage of the electrical pulses used during NCS is considered very low. There may be risks depending on your specific medical condition. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your physician prior to the procedure. Tell your physician if you have a cardiac defibrillator or pacemaker, as precautions may need to be taken.

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Wallace & Lee Center

8750 Wilshire Blvd Suite 210,

Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Main Office Phone: (310) 652-0920
Main Office Fax: (310) 360-4812
Research Phone: (310) 360-9197
Research Fax: (310) 360-6219

Infusion Phone: (310) 360-4806

Billing Phone: (310) 652-2284

Billing Fax: (310) 855-9309

Email Address:

office@walleemed.com

Mailing Address

PO Box 18736,

Beverly Hills, CA 90209

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