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Neurological evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.

Salem Health neurology

Neurological evaluation, diagnosis and treatment

Salem Health's neurology specialists are committed to helping people diagnosed with brain, spinal cord, nerve and muscle conditions. Early detection and diagnosis can sometimes slow the progression of neurological conditions and lead to better outcomes. 



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Neurological services at Salem Health

Conditions we treat:

  • Headache and migraine
  • Memory loss and dementia
  • Seizure, convulsion and epilepsy  
  • Stroke/TIA
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Parkinson's disease/Parkinsonism  
  • Trigeminal neuralgia (facial pain)
  • Myasthenia gravis  
  • Hemifacial spasm and blepharospasm
  • Myoclonic jerking and EMG/NCS
  • Tremor
  • Dystonia
  • Tourette’s and tics

 

Our neurology specialists



About EMG and NCS

An electromyogram (EMG) is used to measure the electrical activity of your muscles both at rest and during contraction. A nerve conduction study (NCS), measures how well and how fast nerves can send electrical signals or impulses.

Why do I need an EMG and NCS?

Electromyograms and nerve conduction studies gather more information about the problem that is being investigated. By measuring the electrical activity in your muscles and nerves, your provider can identify diseases that damage your muscle tissues or nerves such as carpal tunnel syndrome, radiculopathy or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Preparing for an EMG and NCS

Remove oil from your skin before your test by taking a bath or shower. Do not use lotion or skin creams on the area that is being tested. Let us know if you have a pacemaker or hemophilia, and if you are taking aspirin or prescription blood thinners (such as Coumadin, Warfarin or Heparin).


Salem Health Specialty Clinic — Neurology

Salem Hospital, Building C
875 Oak St. SE, Suite 4090
Salem, OR 97302

Phone: 503-814-6387  |  Fax: 503-814-8243  |  Referral fax: 503-480-0316
Phone hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Hours

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.