Electromyography Clinic at the Orthopaedic Institute
The Electromyography Clinic at the UCSF Orthopaedic Institute offers electrodiagnostic testing to assess your nerve and muscle functions. We perform nerve conduction studies, which evaluate how the nerves are transmitting signals, and electromyography, which records a muscle's electrical activity.
Doctor referral required
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Awards & recognition
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Best hospital in Northern California
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Best in the West in neurology & neurosurgery
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One of the nation’s best in orthopedics
Support services
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
International Services
If you live in another country and are coming to UCSF for medical
treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.
Interpreters
UCSF offers language services at no charge for patients with limited
English, as well as for patients who are deaf or have trouble hearing.
Hospital Stays
Checking into the hospital? Find helpful information by clicking on the relevant “Your Hospital Stay” booklet: Mission Bay, Parnassus or Mount
Zion.
Your Doctor Visit
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Our research initiatives
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UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Research
The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has several research programs dedicated to investigating different areas of musculoskeletal health care, such as hip, knee and spine surgery.
