How to Examine the Nervous System [Hardcover]

A classic collection of time-proven physical techniques for the examination of the nervous system, written by one of North America's most respected neurologists. With simple prose and numerous helpful illustrations, the author describes in detail reliable bedside examination techniques that will pinpoint the location of a lesion in the nervous system and lead to a resolution of the problem. The techniques cover a wide variety of problem areas, including the visual pathways, the sensory system, upper motor neurons, cranial nerves, the cerebellar system, upper and lower limbs, reflexes, the corticospinal system, disorders of speech, and problems of stance, gait, and balance.A classic collection of time-proven physical techniques for the examination of the nervous system, written by one of North America's most respected neurologists. With simple prose and numerous helpful illustrations, the author describes in detail reliable bedside examination techniques that will pinpoint the location of a lesion in the nervous system and lead to a resolution of the problem. The techniques cover a wide variety of problem areas, including the visual pathways, the sensory system, upper motor neurons, cranial nerves, the cerebellar system, upper and lower limbs, reflexes, the corticospinal system, disorders of speech, and problems of stance, gait, and balance.The Ophthalmoscope, the Fundus Oculi, and Central and Peripheral VisionLoss of VisionThe Abnormal RetinaEye Movements, Diplopia, and Cranial Nerves 3, 4, and 6Ptosis and the Pupils: Myasthenia Gravis and Other Diseases of the Eye and Eyelid MusclesNystagmusConjugate Gaze Palsies and Forced Conjugate DeviationCranial Nerves 1, 5, and 7Cranial Nerves 8-12The Upper LimbThe Lower LimbStance, Gait, and BalanceReflexesSensationThe CerebellumThe Corticospinal SystemHigher Cortical Functions: Intelligence and MemoryDisorders of SpeechAppendix: Neurological Examination InstrumentsIndexFrom Reviews of Previous Editions...