23 Radiculopathy, Plexopathy, and Peripheral Neuropathy The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of spinal nerve roots, the brachial and lumbosacral plexi, peripheral nerves, autonomic ganglia, the neuromuscular junction,…
18 Systemic Conditions with Neurologic Manifestations Central and peripheral neurologic dysfunction can arise in the setting of conditions with primary endocrine, electrolyte, hematologic, or metabolic causes. Nutritional and…
10 Headache and Facial Pain Headache disorders are among the most prevalent medical problems worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that 50% to 75% of all adults between…
25 Pediatric Neurology Neurologic disorders in children are encountered commonly by pediatricians and family physicians. Although many neurologic illnesses that affect infants and children also affect adults (such…
2 Neurologic Investigations CEREBROSPINAL FLUID ANALYSIS Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) bathes the internal and external surface of the brain and spinal cord. It is produced by the choroid plexus…
17 Head Trauma EPIDEMIOLOGY Estimates of the annual number of head injuries in the United States range from 500,000 to 1.5 million, with the large majority being mild…
PART II COMMON NEUROLOGIC SYMPTOMS 3 The Approach to Coma and Altered Consciousness The neurologic evaluation and management of a patient with coma or altered consciousness can be intimidating for…
PART I BASICS OF NEUROLOGY 1 The Neurologic Examination The care of patients in all specialties has been enhanced by the use of an increasingly sophisticated array of biomarkers, genetic…
