Laryngeal Electromyography

Laryngeal Electromyography is a reference tool for laryngologists, neurologists, physiatrists, and other electrophysiologists interested in adding laryngeal electromyography to their clinical practice. A procedure that evaluates the integrity of the muscular and nervous systems of the larynx, laryngeal electromyography is an important but underused procedure that allows for accurate laryngologic diagnosis. This book provides voice care professionals with information on the science, history, and clinical application of this important assessment and treatment procedure.

Laryngeal Electromyography is a reference tool for laryngologists, neurologists, physiatrists, and other electrophysiologists interested in adding laryngeal electromyography to their clinical practice. A procedure that evaluates the integrity of the muscular and nervous systems of the larynx, laryngeal electromyography is an important but underused procedure that allows for accurate laryngologic diagnosis. This book provides voice care professionals with information on the science, history, and clinical application of this important assessment and treatment procedure.

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Laryngeal electromyography (LEMG) is a procedure that evaluates the integrity of the muscles and nerves in the larynx in patients who have evidence of a movement disorder of the vocal folds. Aimed at laryngologists, neurologists, physiatrists, and other practitioners, this text describes the basic steps of this diagnostic procedure. Other topics include the anatomy and physiology of the voice, vocal fold hypomobility, and typical clinical applications. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Robert Thayer Sataloff, MD, DMA is a prolific writer of books and articles. Dr. Sataloff is Professor of Otolaryngology at Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia; Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery at Graduate Hospital; Adjunct Professor of Otorhinolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Pennsylvania and at Georgetown University; on the faculties of the Acadeomy of Vocal Arts and the Curtis Institute of Music, Conductor of the Thomas Jefferson University Choir and Orchestra, and Director of the Jefferson Arts-Medicine Center. He is also a professional singer and singing teacher. Dr. Sataloff is Chairman of the Board of Chief Directors of the Voice Foundation and of the American Institute for Voice and Ear Research. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Voice, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Occupational Hearing Loss; on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Singing, Medical Problems of Performing Artists and Ear, Nose and Throat Journal.