Clinical Handbook of Neuromuscular Medicine

Description:

This concise and practical book provides an overview of neuromuscular disorders in clinical practice. Diagnostic approaches are covered along with patient management strategies in an easy-to-understand and introductory framework.  Filling a significant gap in the literature, this resource delivers essential information for neurology trainees and practitioners, as well as anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of this important medical subspecialty.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Diseases of Muscle

3. Disorders of Neuromuscular Transmission

4. Motor Neuron Disorders

5. Diseases of Nerve

6. The Diagnostic Approach to the Hypotonic and Weak Infant

7. Rehabilitation Therapists’ Role in Management of Neuromuscular Disease

8. Electrodiagnostic Testing

9. Ventilatory Management in Neuromuscular Disease

10. Genetic Testing in Neuromuscular Disease