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. iii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Preface - p. vii 6. Dedication - p. ix 7. Videos - p. x 8. Chapter 1. What Is an EMG? - p. 1 9. Chapter 2. Why Perform Electrodiagnostic Studies? - p. 5 10. Chapter 3. About the Machine - p. 9 11. Chapter 4. Nerve Conduction Studies - p. 17 12. Chapter 5. Electromyography - p. 37 13. Chapter 6. Injuries to Peripheral Nerves - p. 67 14. Chapter 7. How to Plan Out the Examination - p. 73 15. Chapter 8. Pitfalls - p. 99 16. Chapter 9. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - p. 109 17. Chapter 10. Ulnar Neuropathy - p. 117 18. Chapter 11. Radial Neuropathy - p. 125 19. Chapter 12. Radiculopathy - p. 131 20. Chapter 13. Spinal Stenosis - p. 139 21. Chapter 14. Fibular (Peroneal) Neuropathy - p. 141 22. Chapter 15. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome - p. 147 23. Chapter 16. Peripheral Polyneuropathy - p. 151 24. Chapter 17. Myopathy - p. 157 25. Chapter 18. Brachial Plexopathies - p. 161 26. Chapter 19. Lumbosacral Plexopathies - p. 171 27. Chapter 20. Motor Neuron Diseases - p. 179 28. Chapter 21. Critical Illness Neuropathy and Myopathy - p. 181 29. Chapter 22. Inflammatory Neuropathies - p. 185 30. Chapter 23. Neuromuscular Junction Disorders - p. 189 31. Chapter 24. How to Write a Report - p. 193 32. Chapter 25. Tables of Normals - p. 199 33. Chapter 26. Reimbursement - p. 203 34. Glossary of EMG Terms - p. 209 35. Appendix 1. Figures for Table 4.3 (Nerve Conduction Studies Setup) - p. 211 36. Appendix 2. Figures for Table 5.4 (Common Muscles—Innervation, Location, and Needle Placement) - p. 219 37. Appendix 3. Summary of Electrodiagnostic Findings in Specific Clinical Conditions - p. 263 38. Index - p. 273
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. iii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Preface - p. vii 6. Dedication - p. ix 7. Videos - p. x 8. Chapter 1. What Is an EMG? - p. 1 9. Chapter 2. Why Perform Electrodiagnostic Studies? - p. 5 10. Chapter 3. About the Machine - p. 9 11. Chapter 4. Nerve Conduction Studies - p. 17 12. Chapter 5. Electromyography - p. 37 13. Chapter 6. Injuries to Peripheral Nerves - p. 67 14. Chapter 7. How to Plan Out the Examination - p. 73 15. Chapter 8. Pitfalls - p. 99 16. Chapter 9. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - p. 109 17. Chapter 10. Ulnar Neuropathy - p. 117 18. Chapter 11. Radial Neuropathy - p. 125 19. Chapter 12. Radiculopathy - p. 131 20. Chapter 13. Spinal Stenosis - p. 139 21. Chapter 14. Fibular (Peroneal) Neuropathy - p. 141 22. Chapter 15. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome - p. 147 23. Chapter 16. Peripheral Polyneuropathy - p. 151 24. Chapter 17. Myopathy - p. 157 25. Chapter 18. Brachial Plexopathies - p. 161 26. Chapter 19. Lumbosacral Plexopathies - p. 171 27. Chapter 20. Motor Neuron Diseases - p. 179 28. Chapter 21. Critical Illness Neuropathy and Myopathy - p. 181 29. Chapter 22. Inflammatory Neuropathies - p. 185 30. Chapter 23. Neuromuscular Junction Disorders - p. 189 31. Chapter 24. How to Write a Report - p. 193 32. Chapter 25. Tables of Normals - p. 199 33. Chapter 26. Reimbursement - p. 203 34. Glossary of EMG Terms - p. 209 35. Appendix 1. Figures for Table 4.3 (Nerve Conduction Studies Setup) - p. 211 36. Appendix 2. Figures for Table 5.4 (Common Muscles—Innervation, Location, and Needle Placement) - p. 219 37. Appendix 3. Summary of Electrodiagnostic Findings in Specific Clinical Conditions - p. 263 38. Index - p. 273
