Orthopaedic Neurology: A Diagnostic Guide to Neurologic Levels

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Since its original publication, Orthopaedic Neurology: A Diagnostic Guide to Neurologic Levels has distinguished itself as a clearly written, uniquely focused text sought after by practitioners and trainees in orthopaedics, neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain medicine, anesthesiology, neurology, and nursing, as well as primary care specialties. The second edition retains this standard of excellence while providing thorough updates in medical illustration, teaching techniques, and new approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with spinal cord injuries. Now in vibrant full color, it offers a distinctive and practical combination of anatomy, the physical exam, and clinical pearls, highly readable and abundantly illustrated. Features: Discusses the diagnosis of neurologic levels according to common denominators, and combines them with the basic principles of neurology to assist in the appraisal of spinal cord and nerve root problems. Presents classic original drawings now carefully colorized for optimal visual reference, and additional drawings added as necessary. Corresponding radiographic imaging (predominantly MRI and CT) have also been added. Each chapter first covers basic neurologic information, then provides clinical significance by applying it to the diagnosis of the more common neurologic pathologies. Ideal for those who wish to understand more clearly the clinical concepts behind neurologic levels, moving systematically from concept to practice, and from general rules to specific applications. Title Page......Page 2 Dedication......Page 5 Preface......Page 6 Preface to the Previous Edition......Page 7 Acknowledgments......Page 8 Contents......Page 11 Motor Power......Page 15 Sensation......Page 16 Reflex......Page 17 Part 1 Nerve Root Lesions by Neurologic Level......Page 19 1. Evaluation of Nerve Root Lesions Involving the Upper Extremity......Page 20 Testing of Individual Nerve Roots: C5-T1......Page 21 Clinical Application of Neurologic Levels......Page 65 Testing of Individual Nerve Roots, T2-S4......Page 88 Clinical Application of Neurologic Levels......Page 129 Part 2 Spinal Cord Lesions by Neurologic Level......Page 144 Evaluation of Individual Cord Levels: C3-T1......Page 145 Clinical Application......Page 155 Paraplegia......Page 172 Upper Motor Neuron Reflexes......Page 178 Clinical Application......Page 181 Evaluation of Spinal Stability to Prevent Further Neurologic Level Involvement......Page 189 Determination of Level......Page 198 Milestones of Development......Page 216 Hydrocephalus......Page 218 Examination of the Upper Extremity......Page 219 Suggestions for Examination of the Patient with Meningomyelocele......Page 220 B......Page 234 C......Page 235 E......Page 237 F......Page 238 H......Page 239 K......Page 240 M......Page 241 P......Page 243 R......Page 244 S......Page 245 T......Page 247 W......Page 248