Bickerstaff's Neurological Examination in Clinical Practice

by Spillane, John A.

• ISBN13: 9780865429093
• ISBN10: 086542909X
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1996-01-23
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

When teaching neurology to postgraduates the authors found that whilst most students have a good general idea of the different parts of the neurological examination, they are uncertain of the best methods of carrying out the various tests, of the purpose that lies behind them, the true meaning of abnormal findings, how to overcome technical difficulties and avoid arriving at false conclusions. This book is intended to present in detail those methods which have stood the test of time and to select from the newer methods those which are rapidly proving their value. It is not in any sense a textbook of neurology, nor is it a guide to neurological diagnosis. It will however provide the reader to become sufficiently conversant with the technique of examination to be able to approach a neurological case with that confidence which is so often lacking. In the Sixth Edition of this deservedly popular book, the general layout and structure of the chapters has been retained. One chapter has been added on general medical investigation and the chapter on neuroradiology and imaging has been thoroughly rewritten and greatly expanded to take account of the vast technical and theoretical advances in this field, particularly in imaging techniques.

Author Biography

John A. Spillane is the author of Bickerstaff's Neurological Examination in Clinical Practice, 6th Edition, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

The Introductory Stages

Approaching a Neurological Problem

Equipment

The History

First Impressions

The General Physical and Mental Examination

The Cranial Nerves

The First Cranial Nerve: The Olfactory Nerve

The Second Cranial Nerve: The Optic Nerve

The Third, Fourth and Sixth Cranial Nerves: The Oculomotor, Trochlear and Abducent Nerves

The Fifth Cranial Nerve: The Trigeminal Nerve

The Seventh Cranial Nerve: The Facial Nerve

The Eighth Cranial Nerve: The Auditory Nerve

The Ninth and Tenth Cranical Nerves: The Glossopharyngeal and Vagus Nerves

The Eleventh Cranial Nerve: The Accessory Nerve

The Twelfth Cranial Nerve: The Hypoglossal Nerve

The Motor System

Development and Wasting

Muscle Tone

Muscle Power

Posture, Stance, Spinal Movement and Gait

Involuntary Movements

The Sensory System

Basic Principles for Examination of Sensation

Pain, Touch and Temperature

The Proprioceptive Sensations

Stereognosis, Discriminative Sense and Graphaesthesia

Common Patterns of Abdormal Sensation

The Motor-Sensory Links

The Reflexes

Co-ordination

Examinations of Particular Difficulty

The Unconscious Patient

Disorders of Speech

Apraxia

Agnosia and Disorders of the Body Image

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Investigation of Neurological Problems

Towards A Balanced Attitude

General Medical Investigation

The Cerebrospinal Fluid

Neuroradiology and Imaging

The Clinical Value of Electroencephalography

Peripheral Electrophysiology

Biopsy

Appendices

Recording the Neurological Examination

First Examination in the Out-Patient Department or Consulting Room

A Suggested Scheme for the Examination of Higher Cerebral Function

Index

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