Advanced Needle EMG Methods
Advanced Needle EMG Methods Erik Stålberg Introduction The organization of muscle fibers within the motor unit (MU) changes in typical ways in different nerve and muscle disorders. Many forms of…
Basic Nerve Conduction Techniques
Basic Nerve Conduction Techniques Robert J. Weber Margaret Turk Introduction Nerve conduction studies (NCS) are the backbone of the electrodiagnostic evaluation. NCS are the most objective of the routine measures…
Electrophysiology
Electrophysiology Jun Kimura Electrical Properties of Nerve and Muscle The same basic membrane physiology applies to both nerve and muscle, although different anatomic substrates subserve propagation of electrical impulses. The…
The Essentials of the Needle EMG Exam
The Essentials of the Needle EMG Exam Vivek Kadyan Ernest W. Johnson Denise L. Davis Why Request an EMG? An electromyographic (EMG) examination is a functional evaluation of the motor…
Anatomy for the Electromyographer
Anatomy for the Electromyographer Denise L. Davis Ernest W. Johnson Introduction Have an anatomy text nearby! This textbook does not replace it. Know where things are in the anatomy text….
Acetabular Fractures: The Kocher-Langenbeck Approach
Acetabular Fractures: The Kocher-Langenbeck Approach Berton R. Moed INTRODUCTION Fractures of the acetabulum are relatively uncommon injuries, usually resulting from high-energy trauma in young adult patients. Open anatomic reduction with…
Tibial Pilon Fractures: Tensioned Wire Circular Fixation
Tibial Pilon Fractures: Tensioned Wire Circular Fixation James J. Hutson Jr. INTRODUCTION Circular tensioned wire fixation of periarticular fractures of the distal tibia is a well-established method of treatment to…
Tibial Shaft Fractures: Taylor Spatial Frame
Tibial Shaft Fractures: Taylor Spatial Frame Charles J. Taylor INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS Tibial shaft fractures are serious injuries and are most commonly seen in adult and adolescent patients. Because of…
Pelvic Fractures: External Fixation
Pelvic Fractures: External Fixation Enes M. Kanlic Amr A. Abdelgawad INTRODUCTION Injuries to the pelvic ring range from simple stable fractures as the result of low-energy forces to life-threatening injuries…
Tibial Plateau Fractures: Open Reduction Internal Fixation
Tibial Plateau Fractures: Open Reduction Internal Fixation Tracy J. Watson INTRODUCTION Fractures of the tibial plateau involve a major weight-bearing joint covering a wide spectrum of injury, from minimally displaced…
