The principles of electromyography, including single-fibre electromyography and nerve conduction studies, are described simply, supported by clear diagrams and screenshots of high quality recordings. After a brief overview of anatomy, physiology, pathology and technical matters including electrodes, amplifiers and volume conduction, the way these principles aid the diagnosis of disorders of nerves, muscles and neuromuscular junctions is explained. The book concludes with the findings in common clinical conditions and explores the concept of normal vs abnormal values. This is an invaluable introductory text for trainees in clinical neurophysiology. Clinicians in specialties such as neurology, orthopaedic surgery, rheumatology, general medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation will benefit from guidance on selecting patients for referral and assistance with the interpretation of the results. Based on the expertise of an author who has spent 25 years practising and teaching the subject, readers can be assured of a wealth of knowledge within these pages.
By:
John A. Jarratt (Emeritus Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 157mm,
Spine: 8mm
Weight: 230g
ISBN: 9781009381062
ISBN 10: 1009381067
Pages: 125
Publication Date: 05 October 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
1. Introduction; 2. Basic anatomy and a little physiology; 3. Peripheral nerve types; 4. Peripheral nerve function; 5. The neuromuscular junction; 6. Muscle; 7. Some technical matters: electrodes, stimulators, amplifiers, display, averagers; 8. Volume conduction; 9. Pathology; 10. Electromyography (EMG); 11. Nerve conduction studies: introduction; 12. Nerve conduction studies: normal; 13. Nerve conduction studies: degeneration; 14. Nerve conduction studies: demyelination; 15. Degree of pathology; 16. Tests of neuromuscular transmission; 17. Other techniques: F-waves and H-Reflexes; 18. Clinical applications; 19. Other stuff: aberrant nerve pathways, A-waves, EMG anomalies; 20. Normal values; 21. Conclusion.
John A. Jarratt is a retired Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Dr Jarratt is also Past President of the Association of British Clinical Neurophysiologists. He has over 25 years' experience in teaching clinical neurophysiology.
Reviews for Essential Electromyography
'This book succinctly explains in about 100 pages with other books are only able to do in 1000 pages. ... a pocket guide for the practicing clinician.' Brendan Huang, Doody's Reviews
