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The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of electromyography (EMG) in the molecular era. <jats:italic>Methods<\/jats:italic>: We retrospectively surveyed reports of all EMG studies performed at Boston Children's Hospital from 2001 through 2011. Data were collected on study numbers, patient ages, referring provider subspecialty, study indication, electrophysiological diagnosis, and study utility. <jats:italic>Results<\/jats:italic>: A total of 2100 studies were performed. The volume increased from \u223d160 to \u223d250 studies\/year. There was a trend toward studying older children. Neurologists, including neuromuscular specialists, constituted the major referral pool, whereas referrals from orthopedics increased steadily. Polyneuropathies followed by mononeuropathies were the most common indications and diagnoses. Fifty\u2010seven percent of studies were normal. 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