Electrodiagnosis in Diseases of Nerve and Muscle: Principles and Practice

by Jun Kimura, Jeffrey A. Strakowski

Overview

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 Jeffrey Strakowski after the untimely passing of Prof Kimura, this new edition has removed outdated sections that were too theoretical or otherwise inappropriate for the current clinical practice of electrodiagnosis, updated the references, and improved the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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780197658017
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	11/12/2024
Pages:	1144
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 1.50(h) x 9.50(d)

About the Author

Jun Kimura, MD, was a Professor Emeritus at the University of Iowa, USA and Kyoto University, Japan. He received a Bachelor of Technology degree in 1957 and MD in 1961 from Kyoto University in Japan. He moved to the United States as a Fulbright scholar in 1962 for residency training in neurology and fellowship in electrophysiology at the University of Iowa. He has taught at the University of Manitoba in Canada, University of Iowa in the USA, Kyoto University in Japan, and Tiantan Hospital in China. He has published more than 500 original articles, 70 book chapters and 10 books in neurology and electrophysiology. He has served as President of American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AAEM), the Japanese Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (JSCN), the Japanese Society of Neurology (JSN), International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology (IFCN), and the World Federation of Neurology (WFN), and as Editor in Chief of Muscle & Nerve. He held an honorary membership in 22 national societies of neurology and neurophysiology. Dr. Kimura received the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Lifetime Achievement Award (1999) and the International Congress of Neuromuscular Diseases Lifetime Achievement Award (2006). The Jun Kimura Outstanding Lectureship was established in his honor in 2019.

Table of 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

Editorial Reviews

This marvelously well written book is very easy to read. It contains more than 1200 additional up-to-date references, excellent diagrams, illustrations, and many useful tables. This book obviously is the definitive text in the field of electromyography and should remain for some time to come.
—(Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology)

Neurophysiology

Dr. Kimura's book is the most comprehensive in electrodiagnosis. I have routinely encouraged all of our fellows to read it from cover to cover. I have frequently used it as a reference and recommend it to all electromyographers and clinicians interested in neurophysiology and neuromuscular disorders.

Neurology

This volume is based on Kimura's (neurology, U. of Kyoto; U. of Iowa) research and experience with the applications of clinical electrophysiologic techniques. The discipline of electrodiagnosis is tracked from its historical roots to the latest techniques, with an explanatory background of the clinical, physiologic, anatomic, and pathologic foundations of the methods. This revised edition includes six completely rewritten chapters, two rewritten appendices, and 1,200 additional references selected from some 2,500 recent publications. Most other sections underwent substantial updating and clarification. For students and diagnosticians. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

Reviewer: Kathleen D. Kennelly, MD, PhD (Mayo Clinic Florida)
Description: This is the fourth edition of a comprehensive review of the techniques used in electrodiagnosis and their usefulness in diagnosing diseases of the peripheral nervous system. Special features include the normative data and description of abnormalities in certain diseases in the appendixes, definitions of terms used in electrodiagnosis, and a DVD that contains waveforms. The third edition was published in 2001.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide an update of current practice and assist readers in electrophysiological problem-solving. The new data include more information on the pediatric and geriatric populations and techniques such as intraoperative monitoring. Although there are other books on electrophysiology, this one meets its objectives in a concise and well-organized fashion, making it an excellent reference.
Audience: The author intends this book for clinicians who perform electrodiagnostic procedures. It can be used as a quick guide for beginning electromyographers (for anatomical location or reviewing a technique), but it also provides in-depth discussions and references for advanced practitioners. Dr. Kimura is a renowned authority on electromyography and electrodiagnosis who has made many contributions to the field and is an excellent teacher and clinician.
Features: The book is very well organized. It starts with the basic principles of electrodiagnosis including physiology and anatomy as well as equipment set up, techniques, and practical applications. It discusses the intricacies of both nerve conduction studies and electromyography. There are also chapters on other procedures such as somatosensory and motor evoked potentials and intraoperative monitoring. It describes not only the techniques, but also what might be found in normal individuals as well as results for different disease entities. The appendixes are very easy to refer to and the DVD adds extra value. The main shortcoming is the quality of some of the printed waveforms, which are not clear in some cases.
Assessment: This is a very useful book, not only for those training in neurophysiology or studying for an exam, but also as a reference in the lab when performing tests and reviewing results. I like the fact that it starts with the basics and then builds upon them. I am a great fan of the previous editions, but I think this update has excellent added features and sections making it a valuable tool.

Doody's Review Service

"This marvelously well written book is very easy to read. It contains more than 1200 additional up-to-date references, excellent diagrams, illustrations, and many useful tables. This book obviously is the definitive text in the field of electromyography and should remain for some time to come." -Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology, 1990, 76: 90-94

"Dr. Kimura's book is the most comprehensive in electrodiagnosis. I have routinely encouraged all of our fellows to read it from cover to cover. I have frequently used it as a reference and recommend it to all electromyographers and clinicians interested in neurophysiology and neuromuscular disorders." - Neurology, May 1990, 40: 869

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