Easy EMG - E-Book , 3rd Edition

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.

Reviews

"This book is an introduction to electromyography (EMG) designed for trainees. It covers the purpose of the test, how to perform different elements of the test, and various diagnoses encountered. It also includes a section on billing and coding. It is available as an ebook that can be downloaded as a reference, which includes video clips for enhanced learning. This third edition book is an update to the second edition, which was published in 2015." ©Doody’s Review Service, 2023, Vivian C Roy, MD (Shirley Ryan AbilityLab) Doody's Score: 5 Stars!

Key Features

• 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. 

• Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. 

Companion Products

• Easy EMG, 3rd Edition : A Guide to Performing Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
• Easy EMG, 3rd Edition : A Guide to Performing Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography

Readership

Physiatrist, PM&R residents and specialists

Table of Contents

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Author Information

By Lyn D Weiss, MD, Chairman and Director of Residency Training, Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Director of Electrodiagnostic Services, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY, USA; Jay M. Weiss, MD, Long Island Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Jericho, NY; Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Stony Brook College of Medicine Stony Brook, NY, USA and Julie K. Silver, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts