Electrodiagnostic medicine: a practical approach

This easily readable book describes a practical approach to electrodiagnostic medicine. Replete with well-curated figures, the relevant principles and procedures are clearly described and portrayed, including the anatomical details needed for successful nerve conduction studies and needle electrode examination. Numerous summary tables also convey key information in a concise and easily accessible manner. The reader is also able to reinforce understanding of the various topics through high-yield sample cases which are presented and discussed at the end of chapters. Electrodiagnostic Medicine, A Practical Approach is ideal reading for budding, junior as well as more experienced electrodiagnosticians, particularly those in the field neurology and physiatry.

Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Few Antecedent Words of Gratitude from NGJ -- Using the Book -- Contents -- Contributors -- 1: Principles of Electrodiagnosis: Introduction -- Introduction -- Biases, Advantages and Disadvantages/Limitations (see Tables 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4) -- Physiopathological Basis for the Interpretation of NCS -- Nerve Conduction Studies -- Needle Electrode Examination -- Late Responses -- F-Wave (Fig. 1.4) -- H-reflex (Fig. 1.5) -- The A-wave or Axon Reflex -- Blink Reflexes -- Facial Nerve Motor Studies -- Standard Assessments of the Upper and Lower Extremities

Some Common Scenarios in Which an Electrodiagnostic Study Is Requested -- Hand Pain/Numbness/Sensory Disturbance -- Foot Pain/Numbness/Sensory Disturbance -- Radiculopathies -- Proximal Lower Limb/Anterior Thigh Weakness -- Foot Drop/Weakness -- Generalized Weakness -- References -- 2: Atlas of Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) -- Introduction -- General Concepts -- Upper Extremities -- Sensory NCS -- Median Sensory Recording at Index Finger (See Fig. 2.1) -- Median Sensory Recording at the Thumb (See Fig. 2.2) -- Median Sensory Recording at Middle Finger (See Fig. 2.3)

Ulnar Sensory Recording at Fifth Fing…