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.
Key Features
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Presents "just the facts of EMG and NCS in a compact format-perfect for on-the-go learning or review.
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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.
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Depicts precise needle placement through clear, computer-generated illustrations.
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Includes new and updated videos, including clips on motor and sensory nerve conduction studies and H-reflex.
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Reflects the latest changes to EMG billing codes to ensure accurate, up-to-date application.
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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.
| ISBN | 9780323796866 |
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| Author Information | By Lyn D Weiss, MD, Chairman and Director of Residency Training, Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Director of Electrodiagnostic Services, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY, USA; Jay M. Weiss, MD, Long Island Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Jericho, NY; Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Stony Brook College of Medicine Stony Brook, NY, USA and Julie K. Silver, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Table of Content | 1 What is an EMG? 2 Why Perform Electrodiagnostic Studies? 3 About the Machine 4 Nerve Conduction Studies 5 Electromyography 6 Injuries to Peripheral Nerves 7 How to Plan Out the Examination 8 Pitfalls 9 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 10 Ulnar Neuropathy 11 Radial Neuropathy 12 Radiculopathy 13 Spinal Stenosis 14 Fibular (Peroneal) Neuropathy 15 Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome 16 Peripheral Polyneuropathy 17 Myopathy 18 Brachial Plexopathies 19 Lumbosacral Plexopathies 20 Motor Neuron Diseases 21 Critical Illness Neuropathy and Myopathy 22 Inflammatory Neuropathies 23 Neuromuscular Junction Disorders 24 How to Write a Report 25 Tables of Normals 26 Reimbursement Appendix: Appendix 1. Figures for Table 4.3 (Nerve Conduction Studies Setup) Appendix 2. Figures for Table 5.4 (Common Muscles - Innervation, Location, and Needle Placement) 27 Appendix 3: Summary of Electrodiagnostic Findings in Specific Clinical Conditions |
| Publication Date | 25-03-2022 |
| Pages | 316 |
| Trim | 229 x 152 (6 x 9) |
| Stock Status | Coming Soon |
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