Product Description

Easy-to-read and well-organized, this one-of-a-kind resource offers a basic introduction in both electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS). Inside, readers will find expert guidance on how to perform and interpret EMGs as well as the fundamental principles of electrodiagnostic testing. Readers will also find coverage of the testing of the most common conditions encountered in daily practice. At-a-glance tables, combined with clear illustrations showing the correct needle placement for each condition, and a convenient pocket size, make this the ideal reference to carry on the go or have on hand in the lab.

* Provides a quick presentation of just the basic facts needed by the beginner.
* Includes illustrations on how to perform basic nerve conduction studies and needle EMG, providing two resources in one.
* Reviews commonly encountered conditions to assist the reader with turning theory into practice.
* Presents quick access to information on the most common conditions seen in practice.
* Features at-a-glance tables that concisely present complicated information.
* Depicts precise needle placement through unique computer-generated illustrations.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #49823 in Books
• Published on: 2004-04-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

About the Author
Lyn Weiss, MD, Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine, Stony Brook; Chairman and Director of Residency Training Program, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, New York; Julie K. Silver, MD, Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Boston; Medical Director, Spaulding-Framingham Outpatient Center, Framingham, MA; and Jay Weiss, MD, Medical Director, Long Island Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Levittown, New York

Customer Reviews

Quick and easy read
I bought this when I was a neurology resident before going on my EMG rotation. This was a very helpful book to have when going into that rotation. It does not go into details nor does it mention repetitive nerve stimulation or single fiber or El Escorial criteria. But the book offers excellent basics. I highly recommend it to newbies to EMG!

Easy EMG
Read this book cover to cover befor you start your EMG/neuromuscular rotation. Excellent book, every day I go through this book and still I learn new things. Well and very easy and well organized written book.
It simplify the topics. A MUST for neurology/PMNR residents.

A must for the resident/beginner
Excellent book with the absolute basics outlined in an easy to read and understand format. There are other books (Shapiro, Dimitru..etc.) but for residents this is a good quick reading manual.