The integrated nervous system - Walter J. Hendelman

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