The use of electromyography and nerve conduction studies in the evaluation of lower motor neurone disease or injury

Electromyography and electrophysiological studies of motor and sensory nerve fibres can be performed in the dog and provide clinically useful information. This paper discusses the use of these techniques in the diagnosis and evaluation of diseases and injuries of the lower motor neurone. The electrophysiological and pathological abnormalities are correlated and discussed. Using such techniques it is usually possible to decide if a muscle is totally or partially denervated or reinnervating and to indicate the major pathological process(es) in peripheral nerves.