Risk Of EMG


An EMG is very safe. You may get some small bruises or swelling at some of the needle sites. The needles are sterile, though. There is very little chance of getting an infection.
There is no chance of problems with nerve conduction studies. Nothing is put into your skin, so there is no chance of infection. The voltage of electrical pulses is too low to cause an injury.

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