The Integrated Nervous System

To demonstrate the connection between academic neuroanatomy and the practice of clinical neurology, this textbook presents clinical cases that illustrate how the nervous system is constructed and how it functions under normal circumstances. It teaches students how to integrate a patient's clinical history and examination with neuroanatomy.

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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