DeJong's The Neurologic Examination

DeJongs The Neurologic Examination 9781451109207
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Publication Date: Sep 21, 2012
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This 7th edition of Dejong’s The Neurological Examination offers practitioners and residents of Neurology an in-depth discussion of neurologic exams that will not be found anywhere else.

Without abandoning classic concepts and science, this definitive source on neurologic examination techniques has been streamlined and updated. The text integrates details of neuroanatomy and clinical diagnosis in an easy-to-read format. Anatomical and exam illustrations help ensure proper technique. Plus, illustrative cases and tables summarize differentials and list clinical findings. With this book as their guide, readers will truly understand the anatomical underpinnings of examination techniques.

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• Four-color design
• Updated figures and references
• Text is supplemented by helpful boxes that highlight key points
• When available, evidence-based medical insights are incorporated in assessing the value of specific tests

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FEATURES
• Four-color design
• Updated figures and references
• Text is supplemented by helpful boxes that highlight key points
• When available, evidence-based medical insights are incorporated in assessing the value of specific tests

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  • Edition: Seventh
  • Product Format: Hardbound
  • ISBN: 9781451109207
  • Trim Size: 7 x 10
  • Pages: 830
  • Pub Date: Sep 21, 2012
  • Weight: 4.0

Table of contents

SECTION A  Introduction   1 Introduction   SECTION B  History, Physical Examination, and Overview of the Neurologic Examination   2 Overview of the Nervous System   3 The Neurologic History   4 The General Physical Examination   5 General Outline of the Neurologic Examination   SECTION C  Mental Status, Examination, and Higher Cortical Functions   6 Gross and Microscopic Anatomy of the Cerebral Hemispheres   7 Functions of the Cerebral Cortex and Regional Cerebral Diagnosis   8 The Mental Status Examination   9 Disorders of Speech and Language   10 Agnosia, Apraxia, and Related Disorders of Higher Cortical Function   SECTION D  The Cranial Nerves   11 An Overview of Brainstem and Cranial Nerve Anatomy   12 The Olfactory Nerve   13 The Optic Nerve   14 The Ocular Motor Nerves   15 The Trigeminal Nerve   16 The Facial Nerve   17 The Acoustic (Vestibulocochlear) Nerve   18 The Glossopharyngeal and Vagus Nerves   19 The Spinal Accessory Nerve   20 The Hypoglossal Nerve   21 Brainstem and Multiple Cranial Nerve Syndromes   SECTION E  The Motor System   22 Overview of the Motor System   23 The Motor Unit Level   24 The Spinal Cord Level   25 The Corticospinal (Pyramidal) Level   26 The Extrapyramidal Level   27 Motor Strength and Power   28 Muscle Tone   29 Muscle Volume and Contour   30 Abnormalities of Movement   SECTION F  The Sensory System   31 Overview of the Sensory System   32 The Exteroceptive Sensations   33 The Proprioceptive Sensations   34 The Interoceptive, or Visceral, Sensations   35 Cerebral Sensory Functions   36 Sensory Localization   SECTION G  The Reflexes   37 Introduction to the Reflexes   38 The Deep Tendon or Muscle Stretch Reflexes   39 The Superficial (Cutaneous) Reflexes   40 Pathologic Reflexes   41 Postural and Righting Reflexes   42 Associated Movements   SECTION H  Coordination and Gait   43 Cerebellar Function   44 Gait and Station   SECTION I  The Autonomic and Peripheral Nervous Systems   45 The Autonomic Nervous System   46 Peripheral Neuroanatomy and Focal Neuropathies   SECTION J  Orthopedic Neurology   47 Neck and Back Pain   48 Other Musculoskeletal Disorders   SECTION K  Circulation and Cerebrospinal Fluid   49 The Blood Supply of the Brain   50 The Ventricular System and the Cerebrospinal Fluid   SECTION L  Special Methods of Examination   51 The Examination in Coma   52 Miscellaneous Neurologic Signs   SECTION M  Diagnosis and Localization of Neurologic Disease   53 Diagnostic Reasoning and Neurologic Differential Diagnosis   Index