Utilization of electrodiagnosis; namely electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies, late responses, repetitive nerve stimulation techniques, quantitative EMG and evoked potentials, has long been discussed in many text books as basic principles. However the usage of electroneuromyography is rather new in some aspects when compared with tasks of daily practise. This book, we believe, will cover and enlighten those aspects where electrodiagnosis has begun to play important roles nowadays.

The New Edition of this respected reference delivers complete, practical guidance on current electrodiagnostic techniques and their clinical applications for investigating problems of both the central and peripheral nervous systems. Completely revised and updated, this 5th Edition provides state-of-the-art knowledge on electroencephalography, electromyography, nerve conduction studies, evoked potentials, polysomnography, and electronystagmography. Emphasizes the clinical applications of each electrodiagnostic technique, providing state-of-the-art guidance for both non-specialists and specialists. Discusses the principles, scope, limitations, diagnostic importance, prognostic relevance, and complications for each technique. Clarifies the technical and practical aspects of electrodiagnostic tests with over 700 charts, figures, and tables. Includes a new chapter on Magnetoencephalography that discusses the use of this newer modality for the evaluation of patients with disorders such as epilepsy. Provides a new chapter on Quantitative Electromyography as well as a new chapter on Neurophysiological Evaluation of Sacral Function that includes new discussions of how to evaluate bladder, bowel, and sexual function. Features revisions and updates to all other existing chapters.

Appropriately select, implement, and interpret electrodiagnostic tests to identify a full range of central and peripheral nervous system disorders with Aminoff's Electrodiagnosis in Clinical Neurology! Covering everything from basic principles to the latest advances in electrodiagnosis, this medical reference book helps you make optimal use of this powerful but complex diagnostic modality in compliance with regulatory and professional standards, so you can diagnose patients accurately and initiate effective treatment and management strategies. Deepen your understanding of the principles, scope, limitations, diagnostic importance, prognostic relevance, and complications for each technique. Visually grasp the technical and practical aspects of electrodiagnostic tests with almost 800 charts, figures, and tables. Rely on the knowledge, experience, and perspective of renowned expert Dr. Michael J. Aminoff and an international team of contributors comprised of a virtual "who's who" of clinical neurophysiology. Keep up with developments in the field through significant updates, including new chapters on Artifacts and Normal Variants in the Electroencephalogram; Microneurography; Clinical Applications of Nerve Excitability Testing; Ultrasound of Muscle and Nerve; The Blink Reflex and Other Brainstem Reflexes; Visual Evoked Potentials,Electroretinography and Other Diagnostic Approaches to the Visual System; and Magnetic Stimulation in Clinical Practice and Research. Access information on the go from your laptop or mobile device via expertconsult.com, featuring fully searchable text, and links to PubMed. Meet regulatory and professional standards and apply best practices with state-of-the-art guidance (for both non-specialists and specialists) emphasizing the clinical applications of each electrodiagnostic technique. Get easily actionable information and avoid mistakes with electrophysiologic findings integrated into the clinical context in which they are obtained.

Widely acknowledged as the most comprehensive book on its subject, this book offers concise, practical guidance on the use of electrodiagnostic techniques for investigating problems of both the central and peripheral nervous systems. Forty-two experts, many new to this edition, discuss the principles, scope, limitations, diagnostic importance, prognostic relevance and complications for each technique. Provides state of the art information about the applications of electroencephalography, electromyography, nerve conduction studies, evoked potentials, and other electrodiagnostic techniques Offers six new chapters Features an increasedemphasis on the use of electrodiagnosis for pediatric conditions and in special situations Presents over 400 new illustrations to depict scientific principles and clinical applications more clearly than ever before

Reflects on developments in noninvasive electromyography, and includes advances and applications in signal detection, processing and interpretation Addresses EMG imaging technology together with the issue of decomposition of surface EMG Includes advanced single and multi-channel techniques for information extraction from surface EMG signals Presents the analysis and information extraction of surface EMG at various scales, from motor units to the concept of muscle synergies.

A concise and practical guide to the electrodiagnostic procedures in current use for the investigation of patients with neuromuscular disease. Covers basic and clinical aspects of these diseases and related electrodiagnostic techniques, with special sections focusing on nerves in the upper limbs, nerves in the lower limbs, cranial nerves and the central nervous system. Third edition of this classic text - designed for students and neurologists who occasionally use EMG and a quick reference for experienced electromyographers - contains seven all-new chapters of expanded clinical materials and a useful and complete glossary. Covers scope and limitations of EMG procedures Explains apparatus used for electrodiagnostic study Emphasizes both clinical applications of current techniques and their physiologic basis Discusses all the latest advances in this fast-growing field Offers precise guidelines for practical application of techniques in a clinical setting I have no hesitation in recommending the book to clinical neurophysiologists and to their clinical colleagues striving to assess the relevance of test results." Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry "Tables and illustrations are very good and the general presentation is notably clear. This book is eminently suitable as an introduction to electromyography for neurologists and clinical neurophysiologists." Brain"

Introducing The Smartbook of Neurosurgery , a concise, informative, useful and evidence based guide for residents, young neurosurgeons and health care professional interested in neurosurgery. This book has been done thinking about the most common challenging situations and questions that come during the daily activities as a resident or young neurosurgeon. This book contains over 2,000 questions divided in 8 chapters and these chapters include basic, translational, clinical and surgical scenarios The question and answer for the topics Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, Neuropharmacology, Neuroradiology, cranial and brain surgery, Neuroradiology, Neuropathology, Neurology, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Peripheral Nerve, Tips and Tricks on the cranial approach, intracranial tumor neurosurgery, endoscopic neurosurgery, cerebrovascular surgery and cranial trauma neurosurgery are clearly defined as Smartbook of Neurosugery. This book represents a resource for on-the fly consults in a busy hospital day, as a refresher for boards and to prepare medical students for their neurosurgical rotations or before getting into the residency.