Bashar Katirji, MD, FACP has mentored more than 50 fellows in Neuromuscular Disorders & Electromyography, contributed to more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and numerous scientific presentations, and published several leading textbooks. In addition to being actively involved in clinical research, he has a wide and informative personal experience in the use of electrodiagnostic studies for the diagnosis of peripheral nerve and muscle disorders. This experience spans over 35 years.
Dr. Katirji provides a thorough and practical approach to evaluating common neuromuscular disorders in the electrodiagnostic laboratory with emphasis on recognizing the salient features and discriminating electrophysiological findings of these disorders. This book provides an easily accessible guide that clearly enhances routine clinical electromyography practice. -- Eroboghene E. Ubogu, MD, Professor of Neurology and Neurobiology, Director, Division of Neuromuscular Disease, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL. This third edition is unique, inclusive, and more representative of real cases that are encountered in daily practice, appealing to both budding and experienced electromyographer physicians. Most impressive is each case is approached and discusses in a motivating step by step format, that exactly resemble real life examples, in both academic and private practice. This is essential to the practice of electromyography. --Bassam A. Bassam, MD, FAAN, Professor of Neurology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL. Prof. Katirji has combined his unique combination of neuromuscular practice and electrophysiology in preparing a book with a case based approach. This is a treatise, would benefit both beginners and clinical neurologists. This comprehensive textbook could be an excellent teaching manual. --Mathew Alexander, DM, Chairman, Neurology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India. Electromyography in Clinical Practice is an easy and enjoyable read to the new or more experienced in the field. It can be used as a teaching or self-assessment tool and provides a quick reference and review to topics commonly seen in the neuromuscular and EMG practice. The book is a work of love, reflecting Dr. Katirji's passion in caring for his patients and teaching his students. --J. Americo Fernandes, MD, Department of Neurological Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. This book is a treasure trove of pearls and practical points. The emphasis of clinical correlation to EDX findings is invaluable. The case study format drives home the importance of the history and physical, and how it guides the EDX study to arrive at a logical conclusion. Electromyography in Clinical Practice is an outstanding text for the physician in training as well as the practicing physician. --Andrew Dubin, MD, MS, Professor of PM&R, Interim Chair Department of PM&R, Albany Medical College, Albany NY 12208