Neurorheumatology
Neurorheumatology Sharmik Bhattacharyya Tamara B. Kaplan Nagogopal Venna Wide spectrum of primarily autoimmune systemic d/os that can affect the CNS, PNS, & autonomic nervous systems. Expression depends on genetic &…
Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography
Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography Sara Mayer Erik Ensrud INTRODUCTION Purpose of electromyography (EMG)/nerve conduction studies (NCS): Localization of disorder as (1) neuropathic, (2) myopathic, (3) neuromuscular junction, or (4)…
Neuromuscular Junction Disorders
Neuromuscular Junction Disorders Alexis Lizarraga James Berry Neuromuscular junction (NMJ): Composed of presynaptic, synaptic, & postsynaptic regions. Dzs affect one of these three → failure of transmission across NMJ. Fluctuating…
Radiculopathy and Plexopathy
Radiculopathy and Plexopathy Adam Chen David Chad RADICULOPATHY CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY Definition: Caused by spinal nerve root compression or irritation. Structural causes most common: Spondylosis (e.g., degenerative arthritis, osteophyte) or disc…
Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy Michael P. Bowley William S. David EVALUATION OF NEUROPATHY Obtain a careful history: Ask about motor, sensory, & autonomic disturbances. Obtain time course & distribution of sx, h/o…
Motor Neuron Disease
Motor Neuron Disease Richard C. Krolewski Merit E. Cudkowicz APPROACH TO MOTOR NEURON DISEASE History and physical exam: Points to consider Sx, distribution of sx, time course. Presence of upper…
Spine and Spinal Cord Diseases
Spine and Spinal Cord Diseases Pooja Raibagkar Steve S. Han APPROACH TO BACK PAIN Common problem w/broad differential. Majority of pts have musculoskeletal or mechanical causes that require only conservative…
Multiple Sclerosis and Other CNS Inflammatory Demyelinating Diseases
Multiple Sclerosis and Other CNS Inflammatory Demyelinating Diseases Marcelo Matiello Taha Gholipour Rene A. Colorado Riley M. Bove Group of diseases of the CNS (see table below) in which destruction…
Dizziness and Deafness
Dizziness and Deafness Taha Gholipour Stephen W. Parker Vestibular system: Otolith organ cilia are floating w/in endolymph (viscous fluid). Mvmt of head causes endolymph to move in opp direction. Direction…
