Essential Electromyography

Description:

The principles of electromyography, including single-fibre electromyography and nerve conduction studies, are described simply, supported by clear diagrams and screenshots of high quality recordings. After a brief overview of anatomy, physiology, pathology and technical matters including electrodes, amplifiers and volume conduction, the way these principles aid the diagnosis of disorders of nerves, muscles and neuromuscular junctions is explained. The book concludes with the findings in common clinical conditions and explores the concept of normal vs abnormal values. This is an invaluable introductory text for trainees in clinical neurophysiology. Clinicians in specialties such as neurology, orthopaedic surgery, rheumatology, general medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation will benefit from guidance on selecting patients for referral and assistance with the interpretation of the results. Based on the expertise of an author who has spent 25 years practising and teaching the subject, readers can be assured of a wealth of knowledge within these pages.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Basic Anatomy and a Little Physiology

Chapter 3 Peripheral Nerve Types

Chapter 4 Peripheral Nerve Function

Chapter 5 The Neuromuscular Junction

Chapter 6 Muscle

Chapter 7 Some Technical Matters: Electrodes, Stimulators, Amplifiers, Display, Averagers

Chapter 8 Volume Conduction

Chapter 9 Pathology

Chapter 10 Electromyography (EMG)

Chapter 11 Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS): Introduction

Chapter 12 Nerve Conduction Studies: Normal

Chapter 13 Nerve Conduction Studies: Degeneration

Chapter 14 Nerve Conduction Studies: Demyelination

Chapter 15 Degree of Pathology

Chapter 16 Tests of Neuromuscular Transmission

Chapter 17 Other Techniques: F-waves and H-reflexes

Chapter 18 Clinical Applications

Chapter 19 Other Stuff: Aberrant Nerve Pathways, A-waves, EMG Anomalies

Chapter 20 Normal Values

Chapter 21 Conclusion

Glossary

Further Reading

Index