how often do we see EMG reports from some bonehead that says something like C5,6, and 7 radiculopathy? they are essentially calling this a radiculopathy based on chronic changes (polyphasia) which can be pretty subjective. i personally rarely comment on polyphasia in my report, because quite frankly, i dont think surgeons and PCPs really understand it. if they see "radiculopathy" on the report, it can green-light an unnecessary surgery. fibs/sharp waves in 2 separate nerves at the same myotome = radic. dont fall for the polyphasia argument, you arent doing anyone any favors.