"Electromyography in Clinical Practice provides case-based learning of clinical Electromyography (EMG) with a main mission of reducing the gap between theory and practice in the field of electrodiagnostic medicine. The book format starts with four introductory chapters that acquaint the discipline and scope of the EMG Examination to the beginners. This includes chapters on nerve conduction studies, needle EMG, specialized testing (late responses, repetitive nerve stimulation and single fiber EMG), and the electrodiagnostic findings in the main categories of neuromuscular disorders including anterior horn cell disorders, peripheral neuropathies, neuromuscular junction disorders and myopathies. The second part of the book includes comprehensive presentations of 36 cases that encompass the most common disorders encountered in the EMG laboratory and are presented in a similar layout. These are subdivided into (1) focal disorders of the lower extremity, (2) focal disorders of the upper extremity, (3) generalized neuromuscular disorders, and (4) disorders of the cranial nerves. The book focuses on problem solving through analysis of the data obtained on nerve conduction studies and needle EMG. This is meant to be a bedside analysis of data, similar to what occurs in the EMG laboratory on a daily basis: Values obtained on nerve conduction studies are first examined, details of needle EMG findings are then analyzed, and a final diagnosis is finally made. Each case assessment is followed by a detailed discussion of the clinical and electrodiagnostic findings of the disorder.

Electromyography in Clinical Practice is an ideal book for physicians interested in learning and mastering the clinical practice of clinical EMG. This includes specialists in the field of neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedics, hand surgery, neurosurgery, spine, rheumatology and pain management"-- Provided by publisher.