An EMG measures the electrical activity of muscles. The two tests are almost always done together and both are necessary to make an accurate diagnosis.Ī nerve conduction study measures how quickly an electrical impulse travels through a nerve in order to determine nerve damage and destruction. An electrodiagnostic study has two parts - a nerve conduction study and an EMG (electromyogram).

Such studies can detect the presence, location and extent of diseases and in some cases can determine the actual site of nerve damage. Patients who experience pain, numbness, tingling or weakness in the foot or ankle may require an electrodiagnostic study. The quality of images produced by these technologies improves continually, and we stay on the forefront as new technologies develop. This imaging technology can be used to guide joint injections, minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures, pin and plate placement and more. As an academic medical center, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin see more complex cases, and our radiologists have a breadth of experience not found elsewhere.ĭiagnostic tools utilized by our orthopaedic radiologists include:īeyond diagnostics, radiology technologies like fluoroscopy can also play a role in treating foot and ankle problems. Just as our surgeons specialize in foot and ankle disorders, we have dedicated and highly trained radiologists who specialize in bone and joint diseases. But beyond technology, our physicians and staff have the experience and expertise to ask the right questions, request the right scans and read and interpret the results to make a more precise diagnosis. The technology at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin is state-of-the-science, with virtually every radiological test at our disposal to aid in diagnosing and treating foot and ankle disorders. The level of staff expertise and the volume of patients seen in the Foot and Ankle Program make it a leader in the diagnosis of complex foot and ankle disorders.

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