Download or read book Motor Unit Number Estimation and Quantitative EMG Volume 60 written by M. B. Bromberg and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Motor Unit Number Estimation and Quantitative EMG Volume 60

Download or read book Motor Unit Number Estimation MUNE and Quantitative EMG written by Mark B. Bromberg and published by Churchill Livingstone. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Motor Unit Number Estimation MUNE written by Mark B. Bromberg and published by Elsevier Science Health Science Division. This book was released on 2003 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MUNE is a non-invasive, electrophysiologic method to estimate the number of motor neurons innervating a muscle or group of muscles. The ability to quantitatively estimate the number of surviving motor neurons is useful in the following areas: (a) clinically for diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders; (b) as an endpoint measure in clinical drug trials for lower motor neuron disorders; and (c) as a tool to obtain insight into the natural history and pathophysiology of lower motor neuron disorders. Relevant lower motor neuron disorders include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), spinal muscular atrophy and Charcot-Marie-Tooth inherited neuropathies. To date, there has been no formal meeting of investigators working in the field of MUNE. The symposium is designed to: (a) review and discuss the methods, advantages and disadvantages of each MUNE technique; (b) review previous applications of MUNE in research and clinical trials; (c) formulate plans for further studies to clarify issues that affect the accuracy and utility of MUNE. The symposium and workshop included an international roster of approximately 20 invited speakers who presented formal talks on the methods, assumptions, techniques and applications. Presentations by representatives from EMG equipment manufacturers were given. Each talk was followed by a discussion session, and groups of talks by a panel discussion. This publication is meant to serve as a manual for the theory and practice of MUNE. Currently, there is no book addressing MUNE.

Download or read book Test retest Reliability of Decomposition based Quantitative Electromyography Derived Motor Unit Number Estimates written by Laura Michele Hussey and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Establishing a valid, reliable, and objective method for determining the number of functioning motor units in a muscle is important clinically, as it would provide a quantitative means of documenting changes in neuromuscular health over time. This thesis addressed the reliability of motor unit number estimates (MUNEs) derived using decomposition-based quantitative electromyography (DQEMG) from the extensor digitorum brevis (EDB) and abductor hallucis (AH) muscles. Additionally, the effect of the mean surface motor unit potential (SMUP) parameter averaging method (arithmetic/ensemble), the size-related parameter used to calculate MUNE (amplitude/area), and the type of SMUP marker editing (automatic/manual) was investigated in terms of MUNE values. Two separate analyses on a single data set collected from twenty healthy subjects on two occasions were conducted. MUNEs were calculated by dividing a size-related parameter (amplitude/area) of the compound muscle action potential (CMAP) by the same size-related parameter of a representative mean SMUP. First, paired t-tests investigated differences in MUNEs calculated using arithmetic and ensemble averaged SMUP parameters. Within- and between-day reliability of the two measurements was established using intra-class correlation coefficients (ICCs), coefficients of variation (CV), mean absolute differences (MAD), and Bland Altman limits of agreement (LOA). Second, MUNEs (using both parameters) derived from automated and manually edited SMUPs were compared. The effect of the size-related parameter and editing type was identified using a two-factor, repeated measures analysis of variance. Reliability was determined as described above. Arithmetic averaged SMUP parameters produced smaller MUNEs than those derived from ensemble averaging (p0.001). SMUP area produced higher MUNEs than SMUP amplitude (p0.05), except when using arithmetic averaged parameters in AH. Interaction effects between editing type and size parameter were present in both muscles (F6.68, p0.001). Between-day MUNEs had lower CVs and MADs, higher ICCs, and narrower LOAs than within-day MUNEs. MUNEs derived from arithmetic averaged SMUP parameters showed the highest reliability (ICCs0.91). MUNEs calculated from automated SMUP marker placements were highly correlated (r0.86) and displayed comparable reliabilities to those derived from manual marker placement (ICCs>0.90). To optimize the reproducibility of MUNEs calculated using DQEMG, while minimizing processing time, between-day automated estimates using arithmetic averaged SMUP amplitude is recommended.

Download or read book Neuromuscular Function and Disease written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 1038 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Clinical Neurophysiology written by MD Devon Rubin and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 1041 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical neurophysiologic testing is an important component of evaluating patients with complaints that may be attributed to diseases of the central or peripheral nervous system. This classic volume in the Contemporary Neurology Series covers the basic concepts underlying each of the testing techniques and provides comprehensive descriptions of the methods and wide range of electrophysiologic testing available for patients with epilepsy, neuromuscular diseases, movement disorders, demyelinating diseases, sleep disorders, autonomic disorders and those undergoing orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures. This text details the role of each study, the interpretation of findings, and their application clinical problems. This text describes the multiple diagnostic procedures for diverse diseases of the neuromuscular system, including: electroencephalography (EEG); electromyography and nerve conduction studies; single fiber EMG; polysomnography; surface EMG patterns, blood pressure, pulse, sweat measures; vestibular function testing; deep brain stimulator physiology; and intraoperative monitoring. It is a practical textbook for neurologists, physiatrists and clinical neurophysiologists in clinical or research practice or in training. Key Features of the New Edition Include: 1. Fully updated chapters to reflect new research and techniques in clinical neurophysiology. 2. Updated images illustrating key elements of techniques and basic concepts. 3. Case examples for practical application.

Download or read book Clinical Neurophysiology written by Devon I. Rubin and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-06-04 with total page 912 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical neurophysiologic testing plays a critical role as a complement to the clinical assessment in patients who are being evaluated for a variety of neurologic symptoms. Many different techniques and methods of assessment can be used to evaluate the function of the nervous system, including electroencephalography, electromyography, evoked potentials, movement disorder studies, and sleep studies. An accurate understanding of the role of these tests and reliable technical performance and interpretation of these studies is critical in clinical practice. This new edition in the Contemporary Neurology Series remains an essential resource for physicians and technologists learning or utilizing clinical neurophysiology in their training or practice. This fifth edition updates the basic concepts underlying each of the techniques used in clinical neurophysiology and provides detailed descriptions of the methods, findings, studies, and value of the wide range of electrophysiologic testing available for patients with epilepsy and spells, neuromuscular diseases, movement disorders, demyelinating diseases, sleep disorders, autonomic disorders, and those undergoing orthopaedic and neurosurgical procedures in the operative setting. The role of each type of study, the interpretation of findings, and the application of the studies to different types of clinical problems are detailed throughout the text. It is a practical textbook for neurologists, physiatrists and clinical neurophysiologists in clinical or research practice or in training.

Download or read book Manual of Nerve Conduction Study and Surface Anatomy for Needle Electromyography written by Hang J. Lee and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2005 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manual is a practical, illustrated how-to guide to the proper techniques and electrode placements for common nerve conduction studies. The first section describes each nerve conduction study, including placement of electrodes, typical electromyography equipment settings, normal values, and pearls and pitfalls. The second section provides detailed coverage of surface anatomy for needle electromyography and shows where to place the needles for each muscle. More than 200 clear photographs demonstrate correct placement of needle electrodes. Chapters in each section follow a consistent sequence and are written in outline format to help readers find information quickly.

Download or read book Electrodiagnosis in Diseases of Nerve and Muscle written by Jun Kimura and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 1177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended for clinicians who perform electrodiagnostic procedures as an extension of their clinical examination, and for neurologists and physiatrists who are interested in neuromuscular disorders and noninvasive electrodiagnostic methods, particularly those practicing electromyography (EMG) this book provides a comprehensive review of most peripheral nerve and muscle diseases, including specific techniques and locations for performing each test.

Download or read book Clinical Neurophysiology written by Jasper R. Daube and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2002-09-19 with total page 677 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text covers the entire range of electrophysiologic measures that can be used in diagnosis and monitoring of neurologic diseases. It brings together EMG, EEG, evoked potentials, autonomic nervous system testing, sleep, surgical monitoring, motor control, vestibular testing, and magnetic stimulation into a single volume, and is widely used in preparing for the board exams in clinical neurophysiology.The Second Edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded, and includes a new chapter on the clinical neurophysiology of pain.

Download or read book Aminoff s Electrodiagnosis in Clinical Neurology written by Michael J. Aminoff and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-03-29 with total page 891 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Motor System Disorders Part I written by David S. Younger and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-08-08 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Motor System Disorders: Normal Physiology and Function and Neuromuscular Disorders summarizes recent advances and best practice for understanding normal physiology and function of the larger motor system as well as the diagnosis, course, and treatment of neuromuscular disorders. The work will include neuroanatomy, circuits and synapses. It discusses how different parts of the brain contribute to motor control, including both vestibular and cerebellar motor control, as well as the influences of the parietal and frontal lobes. Diagnostic methods include genetic evaluation, electrodiagnosis, pathology, and brain imaging. Neuromuscular disorders of both children and adults will be included. Identifies normal motor control physiology and function, including neuroanatomy, circuits, and synapses Discusses vestibular and cerebral motor control and contributions of parietal and frontal lobes Provides diagnostic methods, including genetic evaluation, electrodiagnosis, brain imaging, and pathology analyses Summarizes the diagnosis, course, and best practice treatment of neuromuscular disorders Explores neuromuscular disorders in adults and children

Download or read book Electromyography An Issue of Neurologic Clinics E Book written by Devon I. Rubin and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-10-06 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Neurologic Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Devon I. Rubin, will cover key topics in Electromyography. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series consulting editor, Dr. Randolph W. Evans. Topics discussed in this issue will include: Nerve Conduction Studies, Needle EMG, Electrodiagnostic Assessment of Uncommon Mononeuropathies, EDX Assessment of Uncommon Mononeuropathies, Electrodiagnostic Assessment of Radiculopathies, Electrodiagnostic Assessment of Plexopathies, Electrodiagnostic Assessment of Polyneuropathy, Electrodiagnostic Assessment of Myopathy, Electrodiagnostic Assessment of Neuromuscular Junction Disorders, Electrodiagnostic Assessment of Motor Neuron Diseases, Electrodiagnostic Assessment of Hyperexcitable Nerve Disorders, and EMG Case Examples. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on the latest updates in Electromyography, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Download or read book Neuromuscular Disorders in Clinical Practice written by Bashar Katirji and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-10-11 with total page 1565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive, thoroughly updated, and expanded, Neuromuscular Disorders in Clinical Practice, Second Edition encompasses all disorders of the peripheral nervous system, covering all aspects of neuromuscular diseases from diagnosis to treatment. Mirroring the first book, this two-volume edition is divided into two parts. Part one discusses the approach to neuromuscular disorders, covering principles and basics, neuromuscular investigations, and assessment and treatment of neurological disorders. Part two then addresses the complete range of specific neuromuscular diseases: neuronopathies, peripheral neuropathies, neuromuscular junction disorders, muscle ion channel disorders, myopathies, and miscellaneous neuromuscular disorders and syndromes. Neuromuscular Disorders in Clinical Practice, Second Edition is intended to serve as a comprehensive text for both novice and experienced practitioners. General neurologists as well as specialists in neuromuscular medicine and trainees in neuromuscular medicine, clinical neurophysiology and electromyography should find this book inclusive, comprehensive, practical and highly clinically focused. Additionally, specialists in physical medicine and rehabilitation, rheumatology, neurosurgery, and orthopedics will find the book of great value in their practice.

Download or read book Intelligent Biomechatronics in Neurorehabilitation written by Xiaoling Hu and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-10-19 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intelligent Biomechatronics in Neurorehabilitation presents global research and advancements in intelligent biomechatronics and its applications in neurorehabilitation. The book covers our current understanding of coding mechanisms in the nervous system, from the cellular level, to the system level in the design of biological and robotic interfaces. Developed biomechatronic systems are introduced as successful examples to illustrate the fundamental engineering principles in the design. The third part of the book covers the clinical performance of biomechatronic systems in trial studies. Finally, the book introduces achievements in the field and discusses commercialization and clinical challenges. As the aging population continues to grow, healthcare providers are faced with the challenge of developing long-term rehabilitation for neurological disorders, such as stroke, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Intelligent biomechatronics provide a seamless interface and real-time interactions with a biological system and the external environment, making them key to automation services. Written by international experts in the rehabilitation and bioinstrumentation industries Covers the current understanding of nervous system coding mechanisms, which are the basis for biological and robotic interfaces Demonstrates and discusses robotic rehabilitation effectiveness and automatic evaluation

Download or read book Motor Disorders written by David S. Younger and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-12-22 with total page 1081 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth edition of Motor Disorders reinforces the reputation gained by earlier editions. The book gives a detailed and practical account of motor disorders that will appeal to specialists as well as to general physicians and trainees while providing a convenient but thorough summary of advances in the field. The book brings together the entire spectrum of motor disorders and thereby aids in the evaluation, diagnosis, and distinction of these various disorders. Through the perspectives of many subspecialties, this book provides accounts of all disorders with motor manifestations, providing a truly comprehensive but concise account of the subject matter.

Download or read book Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis written by Martin Henrik Maurer and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2012-01-20 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though considerable amount of research, both pre-clinical and clinical, has been conducted during recent years, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) remains one of the mysterious diseases of the 21st century. Great efforts have been made to develop pathophysiological models and to clarify the underlying pathology, and with novel instruments in genetics and transgenic techniques, the aim for finding a durable cure comes into scope. On the other hand, most pharmacological trials failed to show a benefit for ALS patients. In this book, the reader will find a compilation of state-of-the-art reviews about the etiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of ALS, the molecular basis of disease progression and clinical manifestations, the genetics familial ALS, as well as novel diagnostic criteria in the field of electrophysiology. An overview over all relevant pharmacological trials in ALS patients is also included, while the book concludes with a discussion on current advances and future trends in ALS research.