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Now in its Fourth Edition, this text gives physiatry and neurology residents a comprehensive, practical introduction to electromyography. Section I reviews the anatomy and physiology of nerve problems in relation to the planning and performance of electrodiagnostic procedures. Section II provides technical information on electrophysiology, instrumentation, and specific techniques, with digital photographs showing important surface anatomy. Section III guides physicians through various clinical EMG problems, beginning with the patient's symptoms and proceeding through electrodiagnostic evaluation and diagnosis. This edition includes over 500 new illustrations. A bound-in CD-ROM contains digital videoclips of EMG recordings and test questions that can be submitted for CME credit.

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Author:   William S. Pease ,  Henry L. Lew ,  Ernest W. Johnson, MD
Publisher:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Imprint:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Edition:   4th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.225kg
ISBN:  

9780781752855

ISBN 10:   078175285
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   11 October 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781451190793
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION TO ELECTROMYOGRAPHY (THE ABCs OF EMG) Anatomy for the Electromyographer Ernest W. Johnson, Vivek Kadyan, and Denise L. Davis The ABC's of the Needle EMG Exam Ernest W. Johnson, Denise L. Davis, and Vivek Kadyan Basic Nerve Conduction Techniques Robert J. Weber TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF EMG Electrophysiology Jun Kimura Instrumentation Sanjeev D. Nandedkar Advanced Needle EMG Methods Erik Stalberg Pictorial Guide to Muscles and Surface Anatomy Henry L. Lew and Su-Ju Tsai Nerve Conduction Techniques Henry L. Lew and Su-Ju Tsai Reporting and Quality Improvement William S. Pease SOLVING THE PROBLEMS IN CLINICAL EMG Evaluation of the Patient with Suspected Entrapment Lawrence R. Robinson Evaluation of the Patient with Suspected Peripheral Neuropathy James W. Albers Evaluation of the Patient with Suspected Radiculopathy or Plexopathy Timothy R. Dillingham Evaluation of the Patient with Suspected Myopathy Albert C. Clairmont, Bakri Elsheikh, and Yousef M. Mohammad Evaluation of the Patient in the ICU with Weakness or Respiratory Difficulty Daniel M. Clinchot Evaluation of the Patient with Suspected Neuromuscular Junction Disease William J. Litchy Pediatric Considerations in Electromyography Rosalind J. Batley APPENDICES Glossary Test Appendix

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