22.1). (3) C7 radiculopathy (C6–C7 disk herniation). This is the most common disk herniation. Pain radiates across the top of the neck, across the triceps, and down the posterolateral forearm to…
5. Audiometric testing will help determine the type and degree of hearing loss. An asymmetric, ipsilateral SNHL would suggest a cerebellopontine angle or internal auditory canal lesion in patients with LMN…
(Video 61.1) is a common technique used for canalith repositioning. It is most effectively used when the affected semicircular canal has been identified and can therefore be targeted for repositioning….
Video 42.1; see Chapter 6). 6. Juvenile absence epilepsy (see Chapter 6). 7. Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (impulsive petit mal) of Janz (see Chapter 6). 8. Epilepsy with GTCS on awakening (see Chapter 6)….
2. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). NSAIDs exert their analgesic effect via inhibition of the cyclooxygenase pathways and include naproxen, ibuprofen, tolfenamic acid, and diclofenac. Naproxen has the longest half-life allowing it to…
CONDITIONS ATTRIBUTED TO HUMAN IMMUNE DEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION A. HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder. 1. Epidemiology. HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) is the impaired cognition caused by HIV; and despite advances in the treatment of…
HIGH-GRADE GLIOMAS IN ADULTS A. Course of disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) stratifies “malignant” or “high-grade” gliomas (HGGs) into histologic grade 3 tumors (anaplastic astrocytoma, anaplastic oligodendroglioma, and anaplastic oligoastrocytoma)…
(Video 37.1). These include six or more café au lait spots (Fig. 37.1), two or more neurofibromas, café au lait freckles in the axillary or inguinal regions (Crowe sign) (Fig….
Adverse effects of anticholinergic medications include both peripheral antimuscarinic side effects (e.g., dry mouth, impaired visual accommodation, urinary retention, constipation, tachycardia, and impaired sweating) and central effects (e.g., sedation, dysphoria,…
13.1). (2) Motor evaluation. The motor functions of the trigeminal nerve are assessed by means of testing the muscles of mastication. By having a patient clench the jaw, the strength of…
