Main description:

A classic collection of time-proven physical techniques for the examination of the nervous system, written by one of North America's most respected neurologists. With simple prose and numerous helpful illustrations, the author describes in detail reliable bedside examination techniques that will pinpoint the location of a lesion in the nervous system and lead to a resolution of the problem. The techniques cover a wide variety of problem areas, including the visual pathways, the sensory system, upper motor neurons, cranial nerves, the cerebellar system, upper and lower limbs, reflexes, the corticospinal system, disorders of speech, and problems of stance, gait, and balance.

Contents:

The Ophthalmoscope, the Fundus Oculi, and Central and Peripheral Vision

Loss of Vision

The Abnormal Retina

Eye Movements, Diplopia, and Cranial Nerves 3, 4, and 6

Ptosis and the Pupils: Myasthenia Gravis and Other Diseases of the Eye and Eyelid Muscles

Nystagmus

Conjugate Gaze Palsies and Forced Conjugate Deviation

Cranial Nerves 1, 5, and 7

Cranial Nerves 8-12

The Upper Limb

The Lower Limb

Stance, Gait, and Balance

Reflexes

Sensation

The Cerebellum

The Corticospinal System

Higher Cortical Functions: Intelligence and Memory

Disorders of Speech

Appendix: Neurological Examination Instruments

Index