Easy EMG: a guide to performing nerve conduction studies and electromyography

What is an EMG? -- Why perform electrodiagnostic studies? -- About the machine -- Nerve conduction studies -- Electromyography -- Injuries to peripheral nerves -- How to plan out the examination -- Pitfalls -- Carpal tunnel syndrome -- Ulnar neuropathy -- Radial neuropathy -- Radiculopathy -- Spinal stenosis -- Fibular (peroneal) neuropathy -- Tarsal tunnel syndrome -- Peripheral polyneuropathy -- Myopathy -- Brachial plexopathies -- Lumbosacral plexopathies -- Motor neuron diseases -- Critical illness neuropathy and myopathy -- Inflammatory neuropathies -- Neuromuscular junction disorders -- How to write a report -- Tables of normals -- Reimbursement -- Figures for table 4.3 (nerve conduction studies setup) -- Figures for table 5.4 (common muscles: innervation, location, and needle placement).

User-friendly and well organized, Easy EMG is designed to help residents learn the fundamental principles of electrodiagnostic testing (including nerve conduction studies and needle EMG). This one-of-a-kind resource offers expert guidance on performing and interpreting EMGs, as well as how to test the most common conditions encountered in daily practice. At-a-glance tables combine with clear illustrations and a pocket-sized format to make Easy EMG ideal for on-the-go reference!