Publisher's Synopsis
The First Textbook to Take an Integrative Approach to Neurological Diagnosis
This introductory, full-color text teaches students and practitioners how to combine neurological history and physical examination so they can localize pathologies within the nervous system and determine appropriate treatment. It provides a wealth of illustrations that emphasize the functioning nervous system, in addition to an invaluable DVD for further exploration and access to a state-of-the-art website with additional materials that are updated periodically.
Give Practitioners the Confidence to Differentiate, Diagnose, and Build Treatment Plans
Provides a wealth of illustrations that emphasize the functioning nervous system
- Neuroanatomical drawings related to case studies
- Informative tables with relevant clinical data
- Radiographic images, EEGS, microscopic images, and other diagnostic tools
Includes an invaluable DVD for further exploration
- User-friendly worksheets to provide a proven methodology for evaluation
- All color illustrations from the book
- Flash animations of various pathways, reflexes, and circuits
- Neuroimaging primer to boost understanding of CT and MRI sequences
- Supplementary e-cases and diagnostic images
- A wealth of references for self-guided study
Offers access to a state-of-the-art website
- All of the features on the DVD
- Additional supplementary materials to be added periodically
Demystifies Neurological Problem Solving
Section I: Covers the Basics of Neurological Problem Solving
- Provides a full synopsis of the nervous system
- Explains key aspects of the neurological examination
- Delves into clinical problem solving
- Includes a Fail Safe Localization/Etiology Checklist
- Covers lesions caused by trauma, muscle diseases, genetic and degenerative diseases, vascular problems, drugs and toxins, infections, and autoimmune disorders
Section II: Applies the Basics to Clinical Cases
- Presents full case examinations of a nine-member fictional family
- Demonstrates clinical data extraction, definition of main clinical points, relevant neuroanatomy, and the localization process
- Covers a wide range of disease processes, including spinal cord syndromes and traumas, vascular injury, and seizures
- Details autoimmune, neoplastic, degenerative, and genetic disorders
- Differentiates between various causes of seizures, stroke, and Parkinsonism
- Provides complete case summaries, treatment, management, and outcomes
