Description
"This marvelously well written book is very easy to read. It contains more than 1200 additional up-to-date references, excellent diagrams, illustrations, and many useful tables. This book obviously is the definitive text in the field of electromyography and should remain for some time to come." -Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology, 1990, 76: 90-94
"Dr. Kimura's book is the most comprehensive in electrodiagnosis. I have routinely encouraged all of our fellows to read it from cover to cover. I have frequently used it as a reference and recommend it to all electromyographers and clinicians interested in neurophysiology and neuromuscular disorders." - Neurology, May 1990, 40: 869

Building on the author's personal experience in working with fellows and residents in the electromyography laboratory, this volume is a definitive reference in the field, addressing the specific needs of neurologists interested in noninvasive electrodiagnostic methods, particularly those practicing electromyography (EMG). The book provides a comprehensive review of most peripheral nerve and muscle diseases, including specific techniques and locations for performing each test.

Readership: Neurologists

Contents/contributors
Part 1 Basics of Electrodiagnosis
1 Anatomic Basis for Localization
2 Electrical Properties of Nerve and Muscle
3 Electronic Systems and Data Analysis
Part II Nerve Conduction Studies
4 Anatomy and Physiology of the Peripheral Nerve
5 Principles and Variations of Conduction Studies
6 Assessment of Individual Nerves
7 Facts, Fallacies, and Fancies of Nerve Conduction Studies
8 Other Techniques to Assess Nerve Function
Part III Assessment of Neuromuscular Transmission
9 Anatomy and Physiology of the Neuromuscular Junction
10 Techniques of Repetitive Stimulation
11 Activation Procedures and Other Methods
Part IV Electromyography
12 Anatomy and Physiology of the Skeletal Muscle
13 Techniques to Assess Muscle Function
14 Types of Electromyographic Abnormalities
15 Examination of Nonlimb Muscles
16 Single Fiber and Macro Electromyography
Part V Techniques to Assess the Central Nervous System and Studies in Children
17 The Blink Reflex
18 The F Wave
19 H, T, Masseter, and Other Reflexes
20 The Somatosensory Evoked Potential
21 Motor Evoked Potentials
22 Electrodiagnosis in Pediatric Population
Part VI Disorders of the Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nervous System
23 Motor Neuron Diseases and Myelopathies
24 Radiculopathies and Plexopathies
25 Polyneuropathies
26 Mononeuropathies and Entrapment Syndromes
Part VII Disorders of the Neuromuscular Junction, Myopathies and Abnormal Muscle Activity
27 Myasthenia Gravis and Other Disorders of Neuromuscular Transmission
28 Myopathies
29 Neuromuscular Diseases Characterized by Abnormal Muscle Activity
Appendices
1 Ethical Considerations in Clinical Practice
2 Fundamentals of Electronics
3 Electrical Safety
4 Historical Review
5 AAEE Glossary of Terms in Clinical Electromyography