Electrodiagnosis in Diseases of Nerve and Muscle. Principles and Practice

About this book

• Now includes a DVD!
• New to this edition: intra-operative monitoring, studies for the pediatric and geriatric populations, and data analysis and reporting, which should help facilitate daily practice
• Thoroughly updated from the Third Edition; some 5,000 new references were reviewed and selected

Here is the Fourth Edition of the classic text Electrodiagnosis in Diseases of Nerve and Muscle. With each subsequent edition, Dr. Kimura has built upon his extensive experience teaching electromyography (EMG) around the world and has transferred his knowledge to the book. It is intended for clinicians who perform electrodiagnostic procedures as an extension of their clinical examination, and will be of value to neurologists and physiatrists who are interested in neuromuscular disorders and noninvasive electrodiagnostic methods, particularly those practicing electromyography (EMG). The book provides a comprehensive review of most peripheral nerve and muscle diseases, including specific techniques and locations for performing each test.

While the book has been thoroughly updated to reflect the growth that has been made in the field since 2001, a DVD has also been added to the book, allowing the readers to watch and listen to various types of normal and abnormal EMG activities.

The book is designed for those interested in a broad review of electrodiagnostic medicine, especially to those dealing with patients with neuromuscular disorders, who may benefit from a referral for electromyography and nerve conduction studies as part of the clinical practice. It will appeal to those wanting a current update on the subject and those interested in state of the art information and observation of electrophysiologic techniques.

Readership: Neurologists and physiatrists currently in training for nerve conduction studies and electromyography, diagnosticians will also profit from this comprehensive coverage.

Table of contents

Part I: Basics of Electrodiagnosis
Chapt 1: Anatomic Basis for Localization
Chapt 2: Electrical Properties of Nerve and Muscle
Chapt 3: Electronic Systems

Part II: Nerve Conduction Studies
Chapt 4: Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Peripheral Nerve and Types of Nerve Pathology
Chapt 5: Principles of Nerve Conduction Studies
Chapt 6: Assessment of Individual Nerves

Part III: Late Response, Reflex and Other Method
Chapt 7: The F wave and the A wave
Chapt 8: Studies of the Facial Nerve and the Blink Reflex
Chapt 9: H, T and Masseter Reflexes, and Silent Period
Chapt 10: Other Techniques to Assess Nerve Function
Chapt 11: Facts, Fallacies and Fancies of Nerve Conduction Techniques

Part IV: Electromyography
Chapt 12: Anatomy and Physiology of the Skeletal Muscle
Chapt 13: Electromyography and Other Measures of Muscle Function
Chapt 14: Types of Electromyographic Abnormalities
Chapt 15: Examination of Non Limb Muscles
Chapt 16: Single-Fiber and Macro Electromyography

Part V: Neuromuscular Transmission and Muscle Excitability
Chapt 17: Anatomy and Physiology of the Neuromuscular Junction
Chapt 18: Repetitive Nerve Stimulation and Exercise Tests

Part VI: Somatosensory and Motor Evoked Potential and Monitoring Procedures
Chapt 19: Somatosensory Evoked Potential
Chapt 20: Motor Evoked Potentials
Chapt 21: Intraoperative Monitoring

Part VII: Disorders of the Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nervous System
Chapt 22: Diseases of the Spinal Cord
Chapt 23: Radiculopathies and Plexopathies
Chapt 24: Polyneuropathies and Mononeuropathies Multiplex
Chapt 25: Mononeuropathies and Entrapment Syndromes

Part VIII: Disorders of Neuromuscular Junction, Muscle Diseases, and Abnormal Muscle Activity
Chapt 26: Myasthenia Gravis, Myasthenic Syndrome and Related Disorders
Chapt 27: Myopathies
Chapt 28: Disorders Characterized by Abnormal Muscle Activities

Part IX: Interpretation of Study Results
Chapt 29: Studies for the Pediatric and Geriatric Population
Chapt 30: Data Analyses and Reporting

Part X: Appendices
Appendix 1: Myotome, Normal Values for Nerve Conduction Studies and Case Descriptions for EMG Files
Appendix 2: Fundamentals of Electronics
Appendix 3: Historical Review
Appendix 4: AANEM Glossary of Terms in Clinical Electromyography