What is Clinical Neuro-Electrophysiology?

Clinical Electrophysiology encompasses specialized diagnostic procedures that record the electrical activity of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles. These tests provide invaluable objective evidence for diagnosing neurological disorders with extreme precision.

Key Electrophysiological Diagnostic Procedures

• EEG (Electroencephalography): Records electrical brain waves to detect seizure activity, epileptic foci, encephalopathy, and sleep architecture.
• NCS (Nerve Conduction Study): Measures how fast and how well electrical impulses travel through peripheral nerves, pinpointing neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, and GBS.
• EMG (Electromyography): Records electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles to differentiate nerve versus muscle pathology (myopathy, ALS, radiculopathy).
• RNS (Repetitive Nerve Stimulation): Tests neuromuscular junction transmission for diagnosing Myasthenia Gravis and LEMS.
• Evoked Potentials (VEP, BERA, SSEP): Assesses sensory pathways in the optic nerve, auditory brainstem, and spinal pathways.

When is Electrophysiology Recommended?

• Unexplained seizures, fainting spells, or loss of consciousness
• Numbness, tingling, or burning in hands and feet
• Unexplained muscle weakness, wasting, or twitches (fasciculations)
• Radiating neck or lower back pain (cervical/lumbar radiculopathy)

Precision Testing by Dr. Rajni Fulwariya

With clinical training from Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi and SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Dr. Rajni Fulwariya personally interprets neurophysiological tests to establish pinpoint diagnoses and craft targeted therapy plans.