Description
Book SynopsisThis book and video collection provide a practical guide to the clinical neurological examination, an essential tool in the diagnosis of neurological conditions encountered in the outpatient clinic and hospital ward.
- Each chapter covers a different condition and uses a step-by-step approach selecting those aspects of the clinical examination which are most likely to lead to the correct diagnosis
- Video clips accessible via both a companion website and by QR codes within the book provide easy access to view a wide range of neurological signs
- The text is illustrated with clear diagrams
- Tables are used to list the various causes of particular signs
Primary care physicians, neurologists, and trainees preparing for certifying examinations will find this book an invaluable learning companion and essential tool for the diagnosis of neurological disorders.
Trade ReviewThe book is primarily written for medical students and residents. However, it is also directed toward practitioners. The authors are credible authorities on the subject. Dr. John Morris is a past examiner for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the former head of the Westmead Hospital Neurology Department. Joseph Jankovic is a former president of the Movement Disorders Society and part of the faculty in the Baylor College of Medicine Department of Neurology. Victor Fung is President of the Internal Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society in Australia and formerly part of the Neurology faculty at Westmead Hospital.
Brendan Huang, MD, Northwell Health
Table of ContentsList of videos. Foreword to the Third Edition. Foreword to the First Edition. Preface. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. Using this book. Introduction. The wasted hand. Wrist drop. Proximal weakness of the arm(s). Proximal weakness of the leg(s). Foot drop. Ataxia and gait disturbance. Facial weakness. Ptosis. Abnormalities of vision or eye movement. Tremor and cerebellar signs. Other abnormal involuntary movements. Language and speech disturbance. Higher cortical function testing. Assessment of coma. Psychogenic (functional) neurological disorders. Telemedicine and the neurological examination. Picture credits. Index.
