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.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Title page - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iii 6. Contents - p. iv 7. Preface - p. iv 8. Dedication - p. vii 9. Video Table of Contents - p. ix 10. List of Illustrations - p. xi 11. List of Tables - p. xi 12. Chapter 1: What Is an EMG? - p. xi 13. Chapter 2: Why Perform Electrodiagnostic Studies? - p. 4 14. Chapter 3: About the Machine - p. 8 15. Chapter 4: Nerve Conduction Studies - p. 16 16. Chapter 5: Electromyography - p. 36 17. Chapter 6: Injuries to Peripheral Nerves - p. e1 18. Chapter 7: How to Plan Out the Examination - p. 72 19. Chapter 8: Pitfalls - p. 97 20. Chapter 9: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - p. 107 21. Chapter 10: Ulnar Neuropathy - p. 115 22. Chapter 11: Radial Neuropathy - p. 124 23. Chapter 12: Radiculopathy - p. 130 24. Chapter 13: Spinal Stenosis - p. 137 25. Chapter 14: Fibular (Peroneal) Neuropathy - p. 140 26. Chapter 15: Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome - p. 145 27. Chapter 16: Peripheral Polyneuropathy - p. 150 28. Chapter 17: Myopathy - p. 155 29. Chapter 18: Brachial Plexopathies - p. 160 30. Chapter 19: Lumbosacral Plexopathies - p. 170 31. Chapter 20: Motor Neuron Diseases - p. 177 32. Chapter 21: Critical Illness Neuropathy and Myopathy - p. 180 33. Chapter 22: Inflammatory Neuropathies - p. 184 34. Chapter 23: Neuromuscular Junction Disorders - p. 187 35. Chapter 24: How to Write a Report - p. 192 36. Chapter 25: Tables of Normals - p. 197 37. Chapter 26: Reimbursement - p. 201 38. Glossary of EMG Terms - p. 207 39. Figures for Table 4.3 (Nerve Conduction Studies Setup) - p. 207 40. Figures for Table 5.4 (Common Muscles—Innervation, Location, and Needle Placement) - p. 218 41. Summary of Electrodiagnostic Findings in Specific Clinical Conditions - p. 262 42. Index - p. 271
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.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Title page - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iii 6. Contents - p. iv 7. Preface - p. iv 8. Dedication - p. vii 9. Video Table of Contents - p. ix 10. List of Illustrations - p. xi 11. List of Tables - p. xi 12. Chapter 1: What Is an EMG? - p. xi 13. Chapter 2: Why Perform Electrodiagnostic Studies? - p. 4 14. Chapter 3: About the Machine - p. 8 15. Chapter 4: Nerve Conduction Studies - p. 16 16. Chapter 5: Electromyography - p. 36 17. Chapter 6: Injuries to Peripheral Nerves - p. e1 18. Chapter 7: How to Plan Out the Examination - p. 72 19. Chapter 8: Pitfalls - p. 97 20. Chapter 9: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - p. 107 21. Chapter 10: Ulnar Neuropathy - p. 115 22. Chapter 11: Radial Neuropathy - p. 124 23. Chapter 12: Radiculopathy - p. 130 24. Chapter 13: Spinal Stenosis - p. 137 25. Chapter 14: Fibular (Peroneal) Neuropathy - p. 140 26. Chapter 15: Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome - p. 145 27. Chapter 16: Peripheral Polyneuropathy - p. 150 28. Chapter 17: Myopathy - p. 155 29. Chapter 18: Brachial Plexopathies - p. 160 30. Chapter 19: Lumbosacral Plexopathies - p. 170 31. Chapter 20: Motor Neuron Diseases - p. 177 32. Chapter 21: Critical Illness Neuropathy and Myopathy - p. 180 33. Chapter 22: Inflammatory Neuropathies - p. 184 34. Chapter 23: Neuromuscular Junction Disorders - p. 187 35. Chapter 24: How to Write a Report - p. 192 36. Chapter 25: Tables of Normals - p. 197 37. Chapter 26: Reimbursement - p. 201 38. Glossary of EMG Terms - p. 207 39. Figures for Table 4.3 (Nerve Conduction Studies Setup) - p. 207 40. Figures for Table 5.4 (Common Muscles—Innervation, Location, and Needle Placement) - p. 218 41. Summary of Electrodiagnostic Findings in Specific Clinical Conditions - p. 262 42. Index - p. 271
