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2023 Practical Approach to Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders
Registration is open!
This two-and-a-half day course will focus on the practical approach to electromyography and the diagnosis and management of neuromuscular disorders. Lectures will cover the clinical and neurophysiologic assessments of compression neuropathies, radiculopathies, plexopathies, generalized neuropathies, neuropathies secondary to systemic disorders including amyloidosis (primary amyloidosis and transthyretin amyloidosis), neuromuscular junction disorders, motor neuron diseases (including spinal muscular atrophy), myopathies (including Pompe disease), as well as the fundamentals of nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography and ultrasonographic evaluation of carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar neuropathy.
There will be live demonstrations to illustrate nerve conduction techniques, muscle identification for needle electromyography and ultrasound evaluation of median and ulnar nerves. Emphasis will be placed on the latest treatment options for patients with various types of peripheral neuropathies, especially primary AL and hereditary amyloidosis given recent availability of novel therapies
A special two-hour session on the clinical uses of botulinum toxin in the treatment of spasticity, cervical dystonia, and other movement disorders will be presented. Participants will receive an update on the assessment and treatment of patients with neuromuscular disorders so that they may enhance their clinical practices.
This course will help physicians understand the technical aspects of EMG, as well as the clinical uses and limitations of the procedure. The presentation of each topic will be both simple and practical. It will appeal to clinicians who order and read EMG reports and to those interested in performing EMG.
We will follow state and federal COVID-19 guidelines.
Target Audience
Neurologists, physiatrists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, internists, peripheral nerve surgeons, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and electromyography technologists who are interested in the field of electromyography and neuromuscular disorders.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- State the basic tenets of clinical and neurophysiologic diagnosis.
- List the clinical and neurophysiologic aspects of common neuromuscular disorders.
- Describe the technical aspects as well as potential pitfalls of nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography.
- Determine the current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in polyneuropathy, including the diagnosis of systemic diseases underlying polyneuropathy such as amyloidosis and the use of treatment modalities including intravenous immunoglobulins and plasma exchange.
- Discuss novel gene-based treatments for neuromuscular disorders such as SMN-enhancing therapy for spinal muscular atrophy
- Discuss the use of ultrasound in the evaluation of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar neuropathy.
- Discuss the clinical uses of botulinum toxin.
- Apply the knowledge reviewed above to the discussion of selected clinical cases.
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
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 EMG23 agenda 8.14.23.pdf | 154.67 KB |
| Redeem Voucher Code Instructions.pdf | 186.48 KB |
Friday – September 29, 2023 | |
Time | Agenda Description |
7:30-8:00 | Registration & Continental Breakfast |
8:00-8:20 | Introduction: Electromyography for Clinicians – Peter Siao, MD |
8:20-9:30 | Motor Nerve Conduction Studies – Peter Siao, MD |
9:30-10:15 | Sensory Nerve Conduction Studies – Peter Siao, MD |
10:15-10:30 | Coffee Break |
10:30-11:15 | Needle Electromyography: Spontaneous Activities – Michelle Kaku, MD |
11:15-12:30 | Needle Electromyography: Evaluation of Motor Unit Action Potentials (Normal and Abnormal) – Peter Siao, MD |
12:30-1:45 | Lunch Break |
1:45-2:45 | Approach to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Peter Siao, MD |
2:45-3:45 | Approach to Ulnar, Radial, Peroneal Neuropathy, and Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome – Johnny Salameh, MD |
3:45-4:00 | Coffee Break |
4:00-5:00 | Cervical Radiculopathy, Brachial Plexopathy, Neuralgic Amyotrophy, Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – Peter Siao, MD |
5:00-6:00 | Lumbosacral Radiculopathy and Plexopathy – Johnny Salameh, MD |
6:00-7:00 | Repetitive Nerve Stimulation/ and Single Fiber EMG – Peter Siao, MD |
Saturday – September 30, 2023 | |
Time | Agenda Description |
7:30-8:00 | Registration and Continental Buffet |
8:00-8:45 | Approach to Myopathy – Lan Zhou, MD, PhD |
8:45-9:30 | Myasthenia Gravis – Lan Zhou, MD, PhD |
9:30-10:15 | Approach to Polyneuropathy – Lan Zhou, MD, PhD |
10:15-10:30 | Coffee Break |
10:30-11:15 | Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Diagnosis and Treatment) – Mary Lynn Chu, MD |
11:15-11:45 | Early Diagnosis of Amyloidosis (AL and Transthyretin) – Michelle Kaku, MD |
11:45-12:15 | Novel Treatments for Amyloidosis (AL and Transthyretin) – Michelle Kaku, MD |
12:15-1:15 | Lunch Break |
1:15-2:00 | Guillain-Barre Syndrome – Daniel L. Menkes, MD |
2:00-2:45 | Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) – Thomas H. Brannagan III, MD |
2:45-3:30 | CIDP variants – Thomas H. Brannagan III, MD |
3:30-4:30 | Ultrasonography Evaluation of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Ulnar Neuropathy – Michael Cartwright, MD, MS |
4:30-4:45 | Coffee Break |
4:45-7:00 | Live demonstration: Nerve Conduction Studies (median, ulnar, tibial, peroneal, sural, superficial peroneal, lateral femoral cutaneous, dorsal ulnar cutaneous, medial antebrachial, lateral antebrachial, blink reflex, phrenic, repetitive nerve stimulation studies of facial, spinal accessory, ulnar), Muscle Identification for Needle EMG, Ultrasound evaluation of median and ulnar nerves. |
Sunday - October 1, 2023 | |
Time | Agenda Description |
7:30-8:00 | Registration & Continental Breakfast |
8:00-9:00 | Clinical Uses of Botulinum Toxin – Samuel Frank, MD |
9:00-10:00 | Botulinum Toxin Injection in the Treatment of Spasticity, Cervical Dystonia, and Other Movement Disorders – Samuel Frank, MD |
10:00-10:15 | Coffee Break |
10:15-12:15 | EMG Case Discussions – Thomas H. Brannagan III, MD, Michelle Kaku, MD, Daniel L. Menkes, MD, Johnny Salameh, MD, Peter Siao, MD, Lan Zhou, MD, PhD |
12:15-12:30 | Evaluation and Closing Remarks |
*This program is subject to change without notice
Reservations
The room block is now closed so please email naomimoe@bu.edu for help with any questions about booking hotel rooms.
Transportation
Logan International Airport (BOS) is 6 miles from the Boston Marriott Copley Place (15 – 30 minutes driving, depending on traffic).
Logan Airport offers passengers a variety of transportation options ranging from taxi and limousine services to rental cars and shuttle buses plus connections to local bus and train stations. Visit http://www.massport.com/logan-airport/to-from-logan/transportation-options/ for more information.
Taxi Service
There are a number of taxi services available at Logan International Airport. The estimated fare to the Boston Marriott Copley Place is $35 – $50.
Subway Service (MBTA Green and Orange Lines)
Subway service is available from Logan International Airport to Boston Marriott Copley Place via the Blue Line to either the Green or Orange Line. The cost is $2.75. Visit http://www.mbta.com for a schedule and details.
Note: Fares are subject to change.
Travel
Tourist Information
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Climate in October
Temperatures range from 53° to 73°F.
Since everyone has a different level of comfort, we suggest you dress in layers.
Peter Siao, MD (Course Director)
Director, Neuromuscular Unit and
Electromyography Laboratory
Clinical Professor of Neurology
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Thomas H. Brannagan III, MD
Professor of Neurology
Director, Peripheral Neuropathy Center
Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons Co-director, Electromyography Lab
New York-Presybyterian Hospital
Michael Cartwright, MD
Professor of Neurology
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Mary Lynn Y. Chu, MD
Clinical Professor of Neurology
Director, Pediatric Services, Orthopedic Hospital
New York University Grossman School of Medicine
Samuel Frank, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology
Harvard Medical School
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Michelle Kaku, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Vice Chair of Education Program
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Daniel L. Menkes, MD
Professor and Chairman of Neurology
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Johnny Salameh, MD, FANA
Program Director, Neurology Residency
Director, ALS Clinic
Associate Professor, Department of Neurology
American University of Beirut Medical Center
Lan Zhou, MD, PhD
Vice-Chair in Research
Professor of Neurology and Pathology
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
CCE Program Manager - Naomi Moeller
In support of improving patient care, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes live conferences or live courses held outside of Canada can be reported as accredited group learning activities under Section 1 of the MOC Program if they are developed by a university, academy, college, academic institution or physician organization.
NCCPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 23.0 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
Available Credit
- 23.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 23.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 23.00 Participation
Exhibits
AbbVie
Alexion
Alnylam
Argenx
AstraZeneca
Cadwell
CSL Behring
Supported by an exhibit from Genentech, a member of the Roche Group
Grifols
Kabafusion
Natus
UCB
Educational Grants
This program is supported in part by educational grants from
AbbVie
AstraZeneca
CSL Behring
Grifols
Merz
Takeda
Product Theaters
Alnylam
Catalyst
In-kind Support
Cadwell
GE HealthCare
Natus
Silver Sponsor
AstraZeneca
Price
Registration Fees:
MD/DO - $850
Allied Health Professions/Technicians - $600
Fellows/Residents - $400
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Alumni - $600
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine or Boston Medical Center Faculty/Staff - $450
BU CCE complies with the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof to make reasonable accommodations for our educational activities. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please contact BU CCE at cme@bu.edu.
The CCE office will work to accommodate dietary requests (including, but not limited to: vegetarian, kosher, low cholesterol, and low-sodium meals) received, in writing, at least two weeks prior to the start of the conference.
Cancellation Policy:
Substitutions may be made at any time without an additional charge. Refunds, less an administrative fee of $75, will be issued for all cancellations received two weeks prior to the start of the conference. Should cancellation occur within the two-week window, a credit will be issued, not a refund. Credits will be honored for up to two years. “No shows” are subject to the full course fee. Cancellations/substitution(s) must be made in writing. Refunds or credits will not be issued once the conference has started. This course is subject to change or cancellation.
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We will follow state and federal COVID-19 guidelines.