Nerve & muscle disorders
Neuromuscular assessment investigates weakness, sensory changes and fatigability. Nerve and muscle tests help localise the problem; further blood, genetic or imaging tests may be needed.
Treatments in this specialty
Procedure guides
Times are planning guides, not national averages or guaranteed schedules. They reflect published provider examples and patient guidance. The treating team confirms the individual plan, time needed near the clinic and fitness to travel. Waiting lists are not included.
Electromyography (EMG)
Assessment of muscle electrical activity.
- Time
- South Tees NHS describes combined EMG testing appointments of 30–60 minutes.
- Appointments
- 1 test attendance + results review
Nerve conduction studies
Measurement of peripheral nerve signalling.
- Time
- Appointment length depends on the nerves tested and whether needle EMG is added.
- Appointments
- 1 test attendance + results review
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Clinical terms
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- Nerve & muscle disorders
- Neuromuskuläre ErkrankungenGermanNervosvalová onemocněníCzech
Treatments & services
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Electromyography (EMG)
Assessment of muscle electrical activity.
Nerve conduction studies
Measurement of peripheral nerve signalling.
Peripheral neuropathy care
Investigation and symptom treatment.
Myasthenia gravis treatment
Management of fatigable muscle weakness.
Motor neurone disease care
Multidisciplinary function and symptom support.
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Planning your care
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- Which symptom history, imaging or previous specialist reports would help the team assess the case?
- Will assessment involve several disciplines or repeated tests, and is inpatient monitoring required?
- How will mobility, communication, medication, rehabilitation and support at home be addressed?
Sources & availability
These references provide clinical background. The guide is not a confirmed service menu for every centre or both countries, and cited organisations are not necessarily RAUQ partners. Confirm eligibility, availability and international patient access with the centre.
Guide content and sources checked 29 October 2026.