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Neuromuscular Conditions

Collaborative, Patient-Centered Neuromuscular Care

There are many neuromuscular conditions. Each has its own symptoms and challenges. At Emory Healthcare, we have experts from many specialties ready to help you with all types of these disorders.

Together, we create a personalized treatment plan just for you. We provide the education, medical care and support you need at every stage of your condition. Our goal is to help you live as comfortably and fully as possible.

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Why Choose Emory Healthcare?

To get the best neuromuscular care, you need the right diagnosis. Our electrodiagnostic and neuromuscular pathology labs, known for their expertise, help our specialists diagnose your condition and plan your care.

Along with diagnostic specialists, our team includes experts in neurology, assessment of nervous system function and infectious diseases. We also offer physical therapy, rehabilitation and social work. Our extensive research program enables you to get access to clinical trials and promising new treatments.

Among our areas of research focus are:

  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), including ALS genetics and experimental ALS treatments
  • Degeneration of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that make it possible to function normally
  • Development of nervous system conditions
  • Nerve and muscle damage related to HIV
Neuromuscular Conditions We Treat

There are a variety of neuromuscular conditions. Among those we treat are:

Diagnosing Neuromuscular Conditions

Neuromuscular disorders affect your nerves, muscles and the connections between them. These disorders can result in muscle weakness or muscle loss. Ultimately, they can make it hard to function normally.

Along with physical and neurological exams, your doctor may order several tests to make a diagnosis. Depending on your symptoms and family history, these might include blood tests, genetic tests and imaging scans. Other tests include:

  • Nerve and muscle biopsies: We offer biopsies through our neuromuscular pathology lab. This is a regional referral lab. We serve Emory Healthcare patients as well as patients from across Atlanta and the Southeast.
  • Nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG): We offer these tests through our electrodiagnostic lab. They measure how well your nerves and muscles communicate. We also offer neuromuscular ultrasound. In total, we perform more than 1,500 of these tests each year.

The goals of neuromuscular care depend on your condition and how severe it is.

Nationally Recognized Neuromuscular Care

The national ALS Association, the ALS Association of Georgia and the Muscular Dystrophy Association recognize and support the Neuromuscular Program at Emory Healthcare.

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Make an Appointment with Emory Neurology & Neurosurgery

Create a MyChart account to schedule online.

For the neurology department, call 404-778-3444.

For the neurosurgery department, call 404-778-5770.

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Make an Appointment with Emory Neurology & Neurosurgery

Create a MyChart account to schedule online.

For the neurology department, call 404-778-3444.

For the neurosurgery department, call 404-778-5770.