ABSTRACT

This book and video collection provide a practical guide to the clinical neurological examination, an essential tool in the diagnosis of neurological conditions encountered in the outpatient clinic and hospital ward.

  • Each chapter covers a different condition and uses a step-by-step approach selecting those aspects of the clinical examination which are most likely to lead to the correct diagnosis
  • Video clips accessible via both a companion website and by QR codes within the book provide easy access to view a wide range of neurological signs
  • The text is illustrated with clear diagrams
  • Tables are used to list the various causes of particular signs

Primary care physicians, neurologists, and trainees preparing for certifying examinations will find this book an invaluable learning companion and essential tool for the diagnosis of neurological disorders.

chapter 1|9 pages

The wasted hand

chapter 2|4 pages

Wrist drop

chapter 3|8 pages

Proximal weakness of the arm(s)

chapter 4|4 pages

Proximal weakness of the leg(s)

chapter 5|7 pages

Foot drop

chapter 6|11 pages

Ataxia and gait disturbance

chapter 7|9 pages

Facial weakness

chapter 8|5 pages

Ptosis

chapter 9|16 pages

Abnormalities of vision or eye movement

chapter 10|9 pages

Tremor and cerebellar signs

chapter 11|14 pages

Other abnormal involuntary movements

chapter 12|8 pages

Language and speech disturbance

chapter 13|10 pages

Higher cortical function testing

chapter 14|6 pages

Assessment of coma