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Quick Facts: Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders
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Diagnosis of Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders
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Diagnosis of Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders
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Spinal Tap
What is a spinal tap?
Why would I need a spinal tap?
What happens during a spinal tap?
What are the problems with a spinal tap?
Electroencephalography (EEG)
What is an EEG?
Why would I need an EEG?
What happens during an EEG?
What are the problems with an EEG?
Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies
What are EMG and nerve conduction studies?
Why would I need an EMG or nerve conduction study?
What happens during an EMG or nerve conduction study?
What are the problems with an EMG or nerve conduction study?