84612 - Neuropathophysiology 3 (Introduction to EMG)

Academic Year 2022/2023

  • Docente: Rocco Liguori
  • Credits: 1
  • SSD: MED/26
  • Language: Italian
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Neurophysiopathology techniques (cod. 8482)

Learning outcomes

Upon conclusion of the module students will be able to understand diagnostic workup procedures using electromyography (EMG).

Course contents

EMG: - SPONTANEOUS ACTIVITY - MUPS ANALYSIS - RECRUITMENT PATTERN

ENG: - MOTOR NERVE STUDY: TECHNIQUES AND DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA - SENSORY NERVE STUDY: TECHNIQUES AND DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA

Readings/Bibliography

EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL

Teaching methods

LECTURES AND SLIDES PRESENTATION

Assessment methods

ORAL EXAMS, AT THE END OF THE COURSE, BASED ON TOPICS ADDRESSED AT LESSONS

Teaching tools

VIDEO EMG/ENG RECORDINGS. CASE PRESENTATIONS. DISCUSSION AND INTERPRETATION OF EMG-ENG INVESTIGATIONS

Office hours

See the website of Rocco Liguori