The Neuromuscular Service of the Division of Neurology includes the Duke Electromyography Laboratory, the Neuromuscular Consult Service, the Myasthenia Gravis Clinic, the Muscular Dystrophy Clinic, the ALS Clinic, the EMG Guided Chemodenervation Service and the Peripheral Neuropathy Clinic.
Electromyography (EMG)
The Duke Electromyography Laboratory performs nerve conduction studies, electromyography, single fiber EMG, motor unit analysis, autonomic function tests and EMG-Guided Chemodenervation. About 3000 studies are performed annually. Dr. Janice M. Massey directs the Duke EMG Laboratory.
Contact Numbers:
919 684-4065, 919 684-5422
Fax 919 660-3853
Neuromuscular Consult
The Neuromuscular Consult Service evaluates patients with diseases of the peripheral nervous system, usually in conjunction with their electrodiagnostic studies. Fellows and residents on the Neuromuscular Service participate in these consultations.
Contact Numbers:
919 681-3386
Fax 919 660-3853
Myasthenia Gravis
The Myasthenia Gravis Clinic is supported by the Muscular Dystrophy Association and meets two half days each week. It is attended by Fellows and Neurology residents. There are over 1500 visits to this clinic annually. Dr. Donald B. Sanders directs the Myasthenia Gravis Clinic.
Contact Numbers:
919 681-3386
Fax 919 660-3853
Muscular Dystrophy
The Muscular Dystrophy Clinic is supported the Muscular Dystrophy Association and meets from one half day each week. Fellows and residents on the neuromuscular service attend this clinic. The MDA Clinic at Duke follows approximately 1200 patients. Dr. E. Wayne Massey serves as Director of the MDA Clinics.
Contact Numbers:
919 783-0222
Fax 919 783-0449
ALS
The Duke ALS Clinic is supported by the Catfish Hunter Chapter of the ALS Association and meets one full day each week. It is attended by Fellows and Neurology residents, and a large time of multi-disciplinary therapists. There are approximately 500 visits to this clinic each year. Dr. Richard Bedlack directs the ALS Clinic. Further information can be found at www.dukealsclinic.com.
Contact Numbers:
919 668-2839, 668-2372
Fax 919 668-2901
EMG Guided Chemodenervation
The Dystonia and EMG Guided Chemodenervation Clinic provide EMG-mapping and EMG Guided Chemodenervation, using botulinum toxin for cervical dystonia, limb dystonia, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, and spasticity.
Contact Numbers:
919-684-5422
Fax 919 660-3853
Peripheral Neuropathy
The Peripheral Neuropathy Clinic is a member clinic of American Neuropathy Association and evaluates patients with complicated peripheral nerve disorders.
Contact Numbers:
919 681-3386
Fax 919 660-3853
Veterans Administration Electromyography (EMG)
The Durham Veterans Administration Medical Center Electromyography Laboratory evaluates about 750 patients annually performing nerve conduction studies and electromyography. Dr. Richard Bedlack directs the Durham VA EMG Laboratory.
