About the Book
Here is the Fourth Edition of the classic text Electrodiagnosis in Diseases of Nerve and Muscle: Principles and Practice. With each subsequent edition, Dr. Kimura has built upon his extensive experience teaching electromyography (EMG) around the world and has transferred his knowledge to the book. It is intended for clinicians who perform electrodiagnostic procedures as an extension of their clinical examination, and will be of value to neurologists and physiatrists who are interested in neuromuscular disorders and noninvasive electrodiagnostic methods, particularly those practicing electromyography (EMG). The book provides a comprehensive review of most peripheral nerve and muscle diseases, including specific techniques and locations for performing each test. While the book has been thoroughly updated to reflect the growth that has been made in the field since 2001, a DVD has also been added to the book, allowing the readers to watch and listen to various types of normal and abnormal EMG activities.
About the Author :
Dr. Kimura 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 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), Japanese Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (JSCN), 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 holds an honorary membership in 22 national societies of neurology and neurophysiology. His current professional titles include Professor Emeritus, Kyoto University in Japan and Professor of Neurology, University of Iowa in the USA.
Review :
"The new edition...will be welcomed not only by trainees in electrodiagnostic medicine but by established physicians who seek a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the specialty by one of its masters. Jun Kimura- a former editor-in-chief of the journal Muscle and Nerve and a past president of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology-has made seminal personal contributions to the field and is recognized widely as an authority on electromyography and electrodiagnosis. His experience over many years as a physician, investigator, and teacher has been distilled to produce this outstanding, comprehensive new edition. The volume...will serve as a terrific informational resource as well as facilitating daily practice for both new and established specialists. It is a mine of information."
-- Michael J. Aminoff, MD, DSc, FRCP, Distinguished Professor and Executive Vice Chair, Department of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco, CA
"This Fourth Edition...lives up to all expectations - updating a classic reference that has been the "go-to" resource for a generation of electromyographers and neuromuscular clinicians the past thirty years. Major sections have been revised, new material included, outdated references removed, and the text streamlined to emphasis current concepts and practice. The clearly written and well-illustrated descriptions of the electrodiagnostic evaluation and expected results in health and disease are both practical and comprehensive, making the book appropriate for trainees and veteran electromyographers alike. This resource is a worthy companion of every physician who evaluates patients with suspected neuromuscular disorders. It is a resource to be read and consulted on a regular basis, not one that will collect dust on the owner's bookshelf."
-- James W. Albers, MD, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Neurology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI
"This edition of Kimura is the most complete, authoritative, up to date, and readable text on electrodiagnosis available today. It is a multi-layered resource that will serve not only as a primer for the EMG beginner, but also as a reference text for the experienced electrodiagnostic consultant."
-- Kerry Levin MD, Chairman, Department of Neurology, Director, Neuromuscular Center, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
"Great News - Jun Kimura's Electrodiagnosis in Diseases of Nerve and Muscle - Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition is out. Even though several decades have passed since this book was first conceived, it remains the Gold-Standard in the discipline and no text on the subject has out-performed this bible...A new and welcome feature of the 4th Edition is the creation of a CD. This adds important practical value to the book, allowing readers to watch and listen to various types of normal and abnormal EMG activities. This is a valuable tool for those preparing for Certification in EMG...Kimura's text remains an essential for all those practicing electromyography...[and] without it their medical education is lacking and limited."
-- Andrew Eisen MD., FRCPC, Professor Emeritus Neurology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
"The new addition of Electrodiagnosis in Diseases of Nerve and Muscle - Principles and Practice. The pleasant surprise as I reviewed this fourth edition was the substantial amount of change in organization of sections and chapters, in addition to updates of the material. Age-related information, both pediatric/development and geriatric/aging are now co-located. Similarly late responses now follow the nerve conduction chapters, rather than being lumped into Special Techniques with pediatrics. Throughout this manuscript, Jun Kimura has updated his elegantly written textbook, and it is still is still the most readable in the field. Whether your interest is the secrets of volume conduction or the basics of median nerve testing, this book belongs on your desk."
-- William S. Pease, MD, Ernest W. Johnson Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Dodd Hall Rehabilitation Hospital, Columbus, OH
"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." --Kathleen D. Kennelly, MD, PhD, Doody's Review Service
