Electrodiagnosis in Diseases of Nerve and Muscle. Principles and Practice Fifth Edition

Professor Jun Kimura, an internationally renowned and legendary pioneer in electrophysiology, has updated and thoroughly revised Electrodiagnosis in Diseases of Nerve and Muscle: Principles and Practice, the essential textbook considered the gold standard for electromyography (EMG) students and practitioners world-wide.

With the support of Dr. Jeffrey Strakowski after the untimely passing of Prof Kimura, this new edition has removed outdated sections that were too theoretical or otherwise inappropriate for the current clinical practice of electrodiagnosis, updated the references, and improved the clarity of the line tracings throughout. Two long-form video lectures with step-by-step real time demonstration of nerve conduction studies of the upper limb and lower limb conclude this new edition and bring Prof Kimura’s penultimate edition to a close.

Neurologists and physiatrists who are interested in neuromuscular disorders and noninvasive electrodiagnostic methods, particularly those practicing electromyography, will find this edition to be a must-have on their shelves for years to come.

• Written by respected and internationally-renowned pioneer in electrophysiology, Professor Jun Kimura
• Provides a comprehensive overview of electrophysiological techniques and clinical applications of those concepts
• Serves as the gold standard reference for neurologists and physiatrists who are interested in neuromuscular disorders and noninvasive electrodiagnostic methods, particularly those practicing electromyography (EMG)

CONTENTS

In Memorium
Advance Praise
Foreword for the First Edition
Part I: Basics of Electrodiagnosis
Chapter 1: Anatomic Basis for Localization
Chapter 2: Electrical Properties of Nerve and Muscle
Chapter 3: Electronic Systems
Part II: Nerve Conduction Studies
Chapter 4: Anatomy and Physiology of the Peripheral Nerve and Types of Nerve Pathology
Chapter 5: Principles of Nerve Conduction Studies
Chapter 6: Assessment of Individual Nerves
Chapter 7: Facts, Fallacies and Fancies of Nerve Conduction Techniques
Part III: Late Response, Reflex and Other Method
Chapter 8: Studies of the Facial Nerve and the Blink Reflex
Chapter 9: The F wave and the A wave
Chapter 10: H, T, and Masseter Reflexes and Silent Period
Chapter 11: Other Techniques to Assess the Peripheral Nerve
Part IV: Electromyography
Chapter 12: Anatomy and Physiology of the Skeletal Muscle
Chapter 13: Electromyography and Other Measures of Muscle Function
Chapter 14: Types of Electromyographic Abnormalities
Chapter 15: Examination of Non-Limb Muscles
Chapter 16: Single-Fiber and Macro Electromyography
Part V: Neuromuscular Transmission and Muscle Excitability
Chapter 17: Anatomy and Physiology of the Neuromuscular Junction
Chapter 18: Repetitive Nerve Stimulation and Exercise Tests
Part VI: Somatosensory and Motor Evoked Potential and Monitoring Procedures
Chapter 19: Somatosensory Evoked Potential
Chapter 20: Motor Evoked Potentials
Chapter 21: Intraoperative Monitoring
Part VII: Disorders of the Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nervous System
Chapter 22: Diseases of the Spinal Cord
Chapter 23: Radiculopathies and Plexopathies
Chapter 24: Polyneuropathies and Mononeuropathies Multiplex
Chapter 25: Mononeuropathies and Entrapment Syndromes
Part VIII: Disorders of Neuromuscular Junction, Muscle Diseases, and Abnormal Muscle Activity
Chapter 26: Myasthenia Gravis, Myasthenic Syndrome and Related Disorders
Chapter 27: Myopathies
Chapter 28: Neuromuscular Diseases Characterized by Abnormal Muscle Activities
Part IX: Interpretation of Study Results
Chapter 29: Studies for the Pediatric and Geriatric Population
Chapter 30: Data Analysis and Reporting
Part X: Appendices
Appendix 1: Ethical Consideration in Clinical Practice
Appendix 2: Fundamentals of Electronics
Appendix 3: Electrical Safety
Appendix 4: Historical Review
Appendix 5: Upper and Lower Limb Nerve Conduction Studies Videos