Johnson's Practical Electromyography

Now in its Fourth Edition, this text gives physiatry and neurology residents a comprehensive, practical introduction to electromyography. Section I reviews the anatomy and physiology of nerve problems in relation to the planning and performance of electrodiagnostic procedures. Section II provides technical information on electrophysiology, instrumentation, and specific techniques, with digital photographs showing important surface anatomy. Section III guides physicians through various clinical EMG problems, beginning with the patient's symptoms and proceeding through electrodiagnostic evaluation and diagnosis. This edition includes over 500 new illustrations.

A bound-in CD-ROM contains digital videoclips of EMG recordings and test questions that can be submitted for CME credit.


Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTROMYOGRAPHY (THE ABCs OF EMG)

Anatomy for the Electromyographer
Ernest W. Johnson, Vivek Kadyan, and Denise L. Davis

The ABC's of the Needle EMG Exam
Ernest W. Johnson, Denise L. Davis, and Vivek Kadyan

Basic Nerve Conduction Techniques
Robert J. Weber

TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF EMG

Electrophysiology
Jun Kimura

Instrumentation
Sanjeev D. Nandedkar

Advanced Needle EMG Methods
Erik Stålberg

Pictorial Guide to Muscles and Surface Anatomy
Henry L. Lew and Su-Ju Tsai

Nerve Conduction Techniques
Henry L. Lew and Su-Ju Tsai

Reporting and Quality Improvement
William S. Pease

SOLVING THE PROBLEMS IN CLINICAL EMG

Evaluation of the Patient with Suspected Entrapment
Lawrence R. Robinson

Evaluation of the Patient with Suspected Peripheral Neuropathy
James W. Albers

Evaluation of the Patient with Suspected Radiculopathy or Plexopathy
Timothy R. Dillingham

Evaluation of the Patient with Suspected Myopathy
Albert C. Clairmont, Bakri Elsheikh, and Yousef M. Mohammad

Evaluation of the Patient in the ICU with Weakness or Respiratory Difficulty
Daniel M. Clinchot

Evaluation of the Patient with Suspected Neuromuscular Junction Disease
William J. Litchy

Pediatric Considerations in Electromyography
Rosalind J. Batley

APPENDICES

Glossary

Test

Appendix