Description
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.- Presents "just the facts of EMG and NCS in a compact format—perfect for on-the-go learning or review.- 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.- Depicts precise needle placement through clear, computer-generated illustrations.- Includes new and updated videos, including clips on motor and sensory nerve conduction studies and H-reflex.- Reflects the latest changes to EMG billing codes to ensure accurate, up-to-date application.
Table of Contents
PrefaceAcknowledgmentsDedicationVideo Table of Contents1.What is an EMG?2.Why Perform Electrodiagnostic Studies?3.About the Machine4.Nerve Conduction Studies5.Electromyography6.Injuries to Peripheral Nerves7.How to Plan Out the Examination8.Pitfalls9.Carpal Tunnel Syndrome10.Ulnar Neuropathy11.Radial Neuropathy12.Radiculopathy13.Spinal Stenosis14.Fibular (Peroneal) Neuropathy15.Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome16.Peripheral Polyneuropathy17.Myopathy18.Brachial Plexopathies19.Lumbosacral Plexopathies20.Motor Neuron Diseases21.Critical Illness Neuropathy and Myopathy22.Inflammatory Neuropathies23.Neuromuscular Junction Disorders24.How to Write a Report25.Tables of Normals26.ReimbursementAppendix:1.Figures for Table 4.3 (Nerve Conduction Studies Setup)2.Figures for Table 5.4 (Common Muscles – Innervation, Location, and Needle Placement)
