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Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders

Clinical-Electrophysiologic Correlations

  • 2nd Edition - February 25, 2005
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: David C. Preston, Barbara E. Shapiro
  • Language: English

This New Edition delivers, in a straightforward manner, all of the information readers need to understand and interpret electrodiagnostic studies. It emphasizes… Read more

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This New Edition delivers, in a straightforward manner, all of the information readers need to understand and interpret electrodiagnostic studies. It emphasizes clinical/neurophysiological correlations and uses a practical, hands-on, interactive approach throughout. With new chapters on electrical safety and the use of EMG in the ICU—and the inclusion of two bonus CDs with over 75 EMG waveforms—this resource continues to be the single source to consult for guidance on the clinical and electrophysiological evaluation of disorders of the peripheral nervous system.

Key features

  • Features case studies at the end of each chapter.
  • Provides a wealth of tables that summarize guidelines for the evaluation of most neuromuscular disorders as well as tables that highlight the results of nerve conduction studies and the electromyography for that particular patient.
  • Provides clear, original photographs that emphasize correct needle placement.

Readership

Neurologists, Neurology Residents, Physiatrists, PM & R Residents, Clinical Neurophysiology Technicians, PTs

Table of contents

I. Overview of Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography


1. Approach to Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography


2. Anatomy and Neurophysiology

II. Fundamentals of Nerve Conduction Studies


3. Basic Nerve Conduction Studies


4. Late Responses


5. Blink Reflex


6. Repetitive Nerve Stimulation

III. Sources of Error: Anomalies, Artifacts, Technical Factors and Statistics


7. Anomalous Innervations


8. Artifacts and Technical Factors


9. Basic Statistics for Electrodiagnostic Studies

IV. Detailed Nerve Conduction Studies


10. Routine Upper Extremity, Facial and Phrenic Nerve Conduction Techniques


11. Routine Lower Extremity Nerve Conduction Studies

V. Fundamentals of Electromyography


12. Basic Overview of Electromyography


13. Anatomy for Needle Electromyography


14. Basic Electromyography: Analysis of Spontaneous Activity


15. Basic Electromyography: Analysis of Motor Unit Action Potentials

VI. Clinical-Electrophysiologic Correlations


16. Clinical-Electrophysiologic Correlations: Overview and Common Patterns

Part 1. Common Mononeuropathies


17. Median Neuropathy at the Wrist


18. Proximal Median Neuropathy


19. Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow


20. Ulnar Neuropathy at the Wrist


21. Radial Neuropathy


22. Peroneal Neuropathy


23. Femoral Neuropathy


24. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome


25. Facial and Trigeminal Neuropathy

Part 2. Polyneuropathy


26. Polyneuropathy

Part 3. Motor Neuron Disease


27. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and its Variants


28. Atypical Motor Neuron Diseases

Part 4. Radiculopathy, Plexopathies and Proximal Neuropathies


29. Radiculopathy


30. Brachial Plexopathy


31. Proximal Neuropathies of the Shoulder and Arm


32. Lumbosacral Plexopathy


33. Sciatic Neuropathy

Part 5. Disorders of Neuromuscular Junction and Muscle


34. Neuromuscular Junction Disorders


35. Myopathy


36. Myotonic Muscle Disorders and Periodic Paralysis Syndromes

VII. Electromyography In Special Clinical Settings


37. Approach to Electrodiagnostic Studies in the Intensive Care Unit


38. Approach to Pediatric Electromyography

VIII. Electronics and Instrumentation


39. Basis of Electricity and Electronics for Electrodiagnostic Studies


40. Electrical Safety and Iatrogenic Complications of Electrodiagnostic Studies

Review quotes

REVIEW OF THE LAST EDITION:

"Should be a welcome addition to the library of any physician or student who is interested in peripheral nervous system disorders."—Archives of Neurology, review of the text
"Highly recommended...An excellent study guide for those preparing for certifying examinations in electrodiagnostic medicine."—Neurology, review of the video companion.

Preston and Shapiro provide expanded coverage of nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG) of neuromuscular disorders. The volume includes case examples, updated/new figures, and a summary of normal adult and pediatric values from nerve conduction studies. The two companion CDs feature common EMG waveforms.
SciTech Book News, September 2005

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: February 25, 2005
  • Language: English

About the authors

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David C. Preston

David C Preston, MD: Professor, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine; Vice Chairman, Neurology for Academic and Educational Affairs, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center; Program Director, Neurology Residency Program, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center; Director, Neuromuscular Ultrasound Laboratory, Neurological Institute; Co-Director, EMG Laboratory, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Research Interests: Neuromuscular disorders, EMG and nerve conduction studies, entrapment neuropathies, medical education, computers in medicine, web design, neuroradiology, neuromuscular ultrasound, cerebrovascular disorders
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Neurology, Vice Chairman, Department of Neurology, Program Director, Neurology Residency, Co-Director, EMG Laboratory, Neurological Institute, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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Barbara E. Shapiro

Barbara E. Shapiro, MD, PhD: Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine; Director, Neuromuscular Research, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Research Interests: Peripheral neuropathy, metabolic & muscular dystrophy, entrapment neuropathy, neuromuscular disorders, late-onset Tay-Sachs disease
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Neurology, Director, Neuromuscular Research, Neurological Institute, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio