Electromyography in Clinical Practice: A Case Study Approach

The only case-based guide to electromyography—back in a fully revised and updated New Edition!
This practical resource examines how to approach, diagnose, and manage the most commonly encoun-tered disorders in the EMG laboratory. Based on actual cases, it correlates patient history, physical exam, EMG findings, relevant anatomy, treatment, and follow-up to help readers sharpen their clinical problem-solving skills. New cases have been added, and every case includes the latest advances in knowledge and technique.

Key Features

Features study questions, answers, and clinical discussions of how experts manage cases to help readers work through the problems presented.

Summarizes the results of nerve conduction studies and EMG data with standardized tables.

Includes more than 200 relevant imaging studies and anatomic figures.

Makes information easy to find with a uniform chapter organization.

Offers a consistent approach to electromyography based on Dr. Katirji's broad knowledge and clinical experience.

New to this Edition

7 new case studies, including Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsy, Ischemic Monomelic Neuropathy, and Myotonic Dystrophy.

Three new chapters on Nerve Conduction Studies, Needle EMG Examination, and Specialized Procedures.

Many new and revised figures that clarify complex information.

Related Titles

Neuromuscular Case Studies

Table of Contents
Introduction to Clinical Electromyography

Nerve Conduction Studies

Needle EMG Examination

Specialized Procedures


Overview of Electromyography Laboratory Procedures and Reporting


Case Studies

Focal Disorders

Case 1: Nerve Injury

Case 2: Ischemic Monomelic Neuropathy

Case 3: Tourniquet Paralysis

Focal Disorders of the Lower Extremity

Case 4: Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

Case 5: Sciatic Neuropathy

Case 6: Femoral Neuropathy

Case 7: Lumbosacral Plexopathy

Case 8: Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Case 9: Diabetic Amyotrophy

Case 10: Peroneal Neuropathy

Focal Disorders of the Upper Extremity

Case 11: Ulnar Neuropathy at the Wrist

Case 12: Axillary Neuropathy

Case 13: Cervical Radiculopathy

Case 14: Radial Neuropathy

Case 15: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Case 16: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Case 17: Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow

Case 18: Neuralgia Amyotrophy (Acute Brachial Plexitis)

Generalized Disorders

Case 19: Myasthenia Gravis

Case 20: Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

Case 21: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Case 22: Diabetic Peripheral Polyneuropathy

Case 23: Polymyositis

Case 24: Mononeuropathy Multiplex

Case 25: Lambert-Eaton Syndrome

Case 26: Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

Case 27: Myotonic Dystrophy

Case 28: Dorsal Ganglionopathy (Sensory Neuronopathy)

Case 29: Guillian-Barre Syndrome

Case 30: Botulism

Case 31: Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsy

Case 32: Multifocal Motor Neuropathy




Author Information
By Bashar Katirji, MD, FACP, Director, Neuromuscular Center & EMG laboratory; Professor of Neurology, The Neurological Institute, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH