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Facial EMG (Facial Electromyography) is an electromyography procedure used to measure facial muscle activities. This test is specific to facial muscles. It measures the activities of facial muscles by detecting and amplifying the tiny electrical impulses generated by muscle fibers when they contract. This test evaluates the health and integrity of the facial nerve.
Doctors recommend Facial EMG to patients with various kinds of neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, ALS, stroke, and autism. If the patient experiences symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, tingling, numbness, etc.
For the procedure of Facial EMG, the radiologist will put transparent gel and electrodes on the skin of the face to simulate the facial nerves and record the electrical activities.
EMG Radiologist will give you instructions for the facial EMG procedure.
>>No special care is required after the procedure of facial EMG.
The Facial EMG cost near me in Delhi ranges from INR 3,000 to INR 4,000.
| Test Type | Facial EMG |
| Includes | Facial (EMG) Electromyography (EMG Tests) |
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| Reporting | Within 4-6 hours* |
| Test Price |
₹ 2400
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Facial EMG (Facial Electromyography) is a procedure that helps in the measurement of the muscular activity of the face. The detection of the facial muscle activity and amplification of the tiny electrical impulses that are generated by fibers of muscles when they are in the contraction phase is done using the test. This helps in the evaluation of the integrity and the health of the facial nerve.
The facial EMG procedure is used by the doctors to determine various neurological disorders including
There is no significant pain felt during the examination but slight pain or cramping can be felt. Furthermore, a slight tingly feeling, during the test can be felt that may feel like a slight electric shock.
A detailed report of your facial EMG tests is produced within 48 hours and is sent to your referring doctor who discusses the reports and further proceedings with you.
A small needle for facial EMG is advanced inside muscles at its edge for single-fiber recordings. Axonal stimulation is done to produce visible twitches. These muscle twitches are helpful in determining the conditions and diseases of the face.
The procedure is a painless procedure but some patients might feel slight tenderness or soreness at the side of insertion for about 1 – 2 days after the scan.
There are no significant damages or side effects that the test can pose but slight amounts of bleeding, or infection can be sometimes caused due to a needle electrode insertion. These side effects do not last for long and heal in a few days.
There has been found slightly low sensitivity in the case of RNS 18% for ocular and 47% in generalized MG. A 100% specificity was found in the case of facial RNS for both muscles.
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