Main description:

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

Contents:

The Learning Contract
THE BASICS OF NEUROLOGICAL PROBLEM SOLVING
The Neurological Examination
Clinical Problem Solving

APPLYING THE BASICS TO CLINICAL CASES
Fifi
Clinical Data Extraction
The Main Clinical Points
Relevant Neuroanatomy
Etiology: Fifi's Disease Process
Summary
Additional information
Investigations
Treatment/Outcome
Cletus
Clinical Data Extraction
The Main Clinical Points
Relevant Neuroanatomy
Localization Process
Spinal Cord Syndromes
Etiology: Cletus's Disease Process
Case Summary
Case Evolution
Bernard
Clinical Data Extraction
Review of the Main Clinical Points
Relevant Neuroanatomy
Localization Process
Etiology: Bernard's Disease Process
Case Summary
Evolution of the Case
Investigations
Treatment, Management and Outcome
Bobo
Solving the Clinical Problem
The Main Clinical Points
Relevant Neuroanatomy and Neurochemistry
Localization Process
Etiology: Bobo's Disease Process
Case Summary
Approach to the Investigation of Patients with Parkinsonism/Dystonia
Bobo's Investigations
Treatment/Outcome
Etienne
Clinical Data Extraction
The Main Clinical Points
Relevant Neuroanatomy and Physiology
Localization Process
Etiology: Etienne's Disease Process
Case Summary
Case Evolution
Armand
Clinical Data Extraction
The Main Clinical Points
Relevant Neuroanatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
Localization Process
Etiology: Armand's Disease Process
Case Summary
Case Evolution
Didi
Clinical Data Extraction
The Main Clinical Points
Relevant Neuroanatomy
Localization Process
Etiology: Didi's Disease Process
Case Summary
Additional Information
Investigations
Treatment/Outcome
Chantal
Clinical Data Extraction
Review of the Main Clinical Points
Relevant Neuroanatomy
Localization Process
Etiology: Chantal's Disease Process
Case Summary
Evolution of the Case
Investigations
Diagnosis, Management and Outcome
Mickey
Clinical Data Extraction
The Main Clinical Points
Relevant Neuroanatomy and Neurochemistry
Localization Process
Etiology: The Nature of Mickey's Disorder
Case Summary
Additional Information
Investigating and Treating Mickey's Disorder

SUPPLEMENTARY CONSIDERATIONS: REHABILITATION AND ETHICS
Neurorehabilitation
Neuroethics