Oxford Handbook of Neurology

by Manji, Hadi; Wills, Adrian; Kitchen, Neil; Dorwood, Neil; Connolly, Sean; Mehta, Amrish

• ISBN13: 9780198509738
• ISBN10: 0198509731
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-02-15
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

The Oxford Handbook of Neurology is a practical and concise, quick reference guide for use on the ward and in clinical settings. It includes a wealth of information and invaluable clinical guidance passed down by generations of neurologists, but not often available in textbooks. The first section deals with taking a neurological history and examination, including the skills necessary to make a neurological assessment. The second section serves as a useful reference of neuroanatomy with neurological diagrams of the brachial and lumbosacral plexuses as well as the individualperipheral nerves in the limbs, dermatomes and cross-sectional views of the brain stem and skull. Section three outlines differential diagnoses and investigations for common neurological presentations such as headache, loss of consciousness and acute focal neurological deficit. The fourth sectioncovers prevalence, pathophysiology, clinical features, investigations and management of neurological conditions including stroke, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. Further sections deal with head injury, tumours, neuroradiology, and neurophysiology including EEG, nerve conduction tests, EMG, andevoked potentials giving indications and abnormalities. The handbook also contains useful guidelines, laboratory tests and how to interpret results, information on patient support groups, neurological eponyms, useful addresses and neurological disability scales in common use. This is the essential handbook for neurologists in training and in practice, and all those involved in the care of patients with neurological disorders. It should find a place in the hands of all those caring for neurological patients.

Author Biography

Adrian Wills is Consultant Neurologist at Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.

Table of Contents

Symbols and abbreviations	p. xiii
Detailed contents	p. xxv
Neurological history and examination	p. 1
Neuroanatomy	p. 33
Common clinical presentations	p. 55
Neurological disorders	p. 103
Neurosurgery	p. 315
Clinical neurophysiology	p. 425
Neuroradiology	p. 479
Neurological disability scales	p. 507
Clinical pearls	p. 511
Neurological eponyms	p. 515
Useful websites	p. 523
Index	p. 525
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