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Easy EMG : a guide to performing nerve conduction studies and electromyography / created by Jay Weiss, Lyn D. Weiss and J. K. Silver

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextElsevier, 2016Edition: Second EditionDescription: xiii, 280 pages: illustrations (chiefly colour); 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780323286640
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RC77.5 WEI
Contents:
What is an EMG? Why perform electrodiagnostic studies? About the machine Nerve conduction studies Electromyography Injuries to peripheral nerves How to plan out the examination Pitfalls Carpal tunnel syndrome Ulnar neuropathy Radial neuropathy Radiculopathy Spinal stenosis Fibular (peroneal) neuropathy Tarsal tunnel syndrome Peripheral polyneuropathy Myopathy Brachial plexopathies Lumbosacral plexopathies Motor neuron diseases Critical illness neuropathy and myopathy Inflammatory neuropathies Neuromuscular junction disorders How to write a report Tables of normals Reimbursement Figures for table 4.3 (nerve conduction studies setup) Figures for table 5.4 (common muscles: innervation, location, and needle placement)
Summary: User-friendly and well organized, Easy EMG is designed to help residents learn the fundamental principles of electrodiagnostic testing (including nerve conduction studies and needle EMG). This one-of-a-kind resource offers expert guidance on performing and interpreting EMGs, as well as how to test the most common conditions encountered in daily practice. At-a-glance tables combine with clear illustrations and a pocket-sized format to make Easy EMG ideal for on-the-go reference!
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Book Book Medical School Open Shelf RC77.5 WEI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 160336 Available BK147998

Includes bibliography and index

What is an EMG?
Why perform electrodiagnostic studies?
About the machine
Nerve conduction studies
Electromyography
Injuries to peripheral nerves
How to plan out the examination
Pitfalls
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Ulnar neuropathy
Radial neuropathy
Radiculopathy
Spinal stenosis
Fibular (peroneal) neuropathy
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Peripheral polyneuropathy
Myopathy
Brachial plexopathies
Lumbosacral plexopathies
Motor neuron diseases
Critical illness neuropathy and myopathy
Inflammatory neuropathies
Neuromuscular junction disorders
How to write a report
Tables of normals
Reimbursement
Figures for table 4.3 (nerve conduction studies setup)
Figures for table 5.4 (common muscles: innervation, location, and needle placement)

User-friendly and well organized, Easy EMG is designed to help residents learn the fundamental principles of electrodiagnostic testing (including nerve conduction studies and needle EMG). This one-of-a-kind resource offers expert guidance on performing and interpreting EMGs, as well as how to test the most common conditions encountered in daily practice. At-a-glance tables combine with clear illustrations and a pocket-sized format to make Easy EMG ideal for on-the-go reference!

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