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Easy EMG
A Guide to Performing Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Practical, portable, “how-to” guidance on electromyography and nerve conduction studies
Lyn D Weiss (Author), Jay M. Weiss (Author), Julie K. Silver (Author)
9780323796866, Elsevier Health Sciences
Paperback / softback, published 9 March 2022
304 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2 cm, 0.41 kg
"This book is an introduction to electromyography (EMG) designed for trainees. It covers the purpose of the test, how to perform different elements of the test, and various diagnoses encountered. It also includes a section on billing and coding. It is available as an ebook that can be downloaded as a reference, which includes video clips for enhanced learning. This third edition book is an update to the second edition, which was published in 2015." ©Doody’s Review Service, 2023, Vivian C Roy, MD (Shirley Ryan AbilityLab) Doody's Score: 5 Stars!
Ideal for on-the-go reference and review, Easy EMG, 3rd Edition, covers fundamental principles, how to perform, and how to interpret electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS)—all in an easy-to-read, well-organized resource. This unique, pocket-sized manual offers expert guidance on the most common conditions encountered in daily practice, with clear illustrations showing the correct needle placement for each condition. Presents “just the facts? of EMG and NCS in a compact format—perfect for on-the-go learning or review. Features at-a-glance tables of complex information for quick and easy reference and a new, all-inclusive chart that includes electrodiagnostic findings in specific disorders. Depicts precise needle placement through clear, computer-generated illustrations. Includes new and updated videos, including clips on motor and sensory nerve conduction studies and H-reflex. Reflects the latest changes to EMG billing codes to ensure accurate, up-to-date application. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Preface Acknowledgments Dedication Video Table of Contents 1.What is an EMG? 2.Why Perform Electrodiagnostic Studies? 3.About the Machine 4.Nerve Conduction Studies 5.Electromyography 6.Injuries to Peripheral Nerves 7.How to Plan Out the Examination 8.Pitfalls 9.Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 10.Ulnar Neuropathy 11.Radial Neuropathy 12.Radiculopathy 13.Spinal Stenosis 14.Fibular (Peroneal) Neuropathy 15.Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome 16.Peripheral Polyneuropathy 17.Myopathy 18.Brachial Plexopathies 19.Lumbosacral Plexopathies 20.Motor Neuron Diseases 21.Critical Illness Neuropathy and Myopathy 22.Inflammatory Neuropathies 23.Neuromuscular Junction Disorders 24.How to Write a Report 25.Tables of Normals 26.Reimbursement Appendix: 1.Figures for Table 4.3 (Nerve Conduction Studies Setup) 2.Figures for Table 5.4 (Common Muscles – Innervation, Location, and Needle Placement)
Subject Areas: Rehabilitation [MQV]
