By David C. Preston, MD and Barbara E. Shapiro, MD, PhD
Copyright Year
2020
Edition Number
4
Format
Book
Trim
276 x 216 (8 1/2 x 10 7/8)
Illustrations
Approx. 710 illustrations (650 in full color)
Imprint
Elsevier
Page Count
808
Publication Date
13 Apr 2020
Stock Status
IN STOCK
Book Description
Successfully correlate electrodiagnostic findings and neuromuscular ultrasound with key clinical findings with Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders 4th Edition. This popular text is the go-to resource for clinicians at all levels of experience who have an interest in neuromuscular medicine including those studying for the AANEM board exam. An easy-to-read writing style abundant case studies and learning features online help you master the electrodiagnostic evaluation and improve safety and accuracy.
Key Features
Helps you diagnose neuromuscular disorders more quickly and accurately, and correlate electromyographic and clinical findings.
Explains complex subject matter in an easy-to-understand, user-friendly manner.
Includes dozens of detailed, cross-sectional anatomy drawings to ensure correct EMG needle placement and avoid neurovascular injuries.
Features new chapters on Neuromuscular Ultrasound, as well as incorporating neuromuscular ultrasound in the evaluation of clinical neuromuscular disorders along with electrodiagnostic studies in many of the clinical chapters.
Provides up-to-date information on iatrogenic complications of electrodiagnostic studies and newly defined genetic neuromuscular conditions.
Includes online access to more than 70 videos that allow you to see and hear the EMG waveforms discussed in the text, as well as a convenient "Test Your Knowledge" module.
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.
Author Information
By David C. Preston, MD, 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 and Barbara E. Shapiro, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurology, Director, Neuromuscular Research, Neurological Institute, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
Book Contents
Section I: Overview of Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Chapter-1: Approach to Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Chapter-2: Anatomy and Neurophysiology
Section II: Fundamentals of Nerve Conduction Studies
Chapter-3: Basic Nerve Conduction Studies
Chapter-4: Late Responses
Chapter-5: Blink Reflex
Chapter-6: Repetitive Nerve Stimulation
Section III: Sources of Error: Anomalies, Artifacts, Technical Factors and Statistics
Chapter-7: Anomalous Innervations
Chapter-8: Artifacts and Technical Factors
Chapter-9: Basic Statistics for Electrodiagnostic Studies
Section IV: Detailed Nerve Conduction Studies
Chapter-10: Routine Upper Extremity, Facial, and Phrenic Nerve Conduction Techniques
