Pediatric Electromyography, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017 Concepts and Clinical Applications

This book describes how to perform nerve conduction studies and electromyography in children, and explains the relevant physiology and anatomy crucial to making a diagnosis. Relevant case presentations are included to aid learning, and the authors also focus on the practical applications of the test results, including discussions of major neuromuscular diseases amenable to diagnosis via electromyography.

Pediatric Electromyography: Concepts and Clinical Applications is aimed at residents, technologists and staff pediatric neurologists, as a practical guide and exam study guide.

Basic Concepts.- The utility of pediatric electromyography.- Basic anatomy of the peripheral nervous system.- Basic physiology of the peripheral nervous system.- Axonotmesis versus neurapraxia.- Anesthesia and sedation issues.- Nerve Conduction Studies.- Sensory studies.- Motor studies.- Repetitive stimulation.- Late responses.- Artifacts and technical factors.- Needle Electromyography.-  Spontaneous activity.- Motor unit analysis.- Single fiber EMG.- Artifacts and technical factors.-  Clinical Applications.- Differentiating nerve and root lesions.- Motor neuron disease.- Radiculopathies and plexopathies.-Acquired and inherited polyneuropathies.- Small fiber neuropathies.- Mononeuropathies.- Neuromuscular junction disorders.- Myopathies and myotonic disorders.- Appendices.- Normal value tables.- Case presentations.

Peter B.-H. Kang

Chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurology and Associate Professor of Pediatrics

University of Florida College of Medicine

Florida, USA

Hugh J. McMillan

Assistant Professor, University of Ottawa

Pediatric Neurology, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

Program Director, Pediatric Neurology Residency Training Program

Ontario, Canada

Provides an anatomical and technical guide for nerve conduction studies and electromyography in children

Discusses diagnostic considerations for specific neuromuscular diseases

Supplies tables of normal values in pediatric electromyography