Orthopaedic Neurology

Description:

Since its original publication, Orthopaedic Neurology: A Diagnostic Guide to Neurologic Levels has distinguished itself as a clearly written, uniquely focused text sought after by practitioners and trainees in orthopaedics, neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain medicine, anesthesiology, neurology, and nursing, as well as primary care specialties. The second edition retains this standard of excellence while providing thorough updates in medical illustration, teaching techniques, and new approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with spinal cord injuries. Now in vibrant full color, it offers a distinctive and practical combination of anatomy, the physical exam, and clinical pearls, highly readable and abundantly illustrated.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Motor Power

Sensation

Reflex

Part 1 Nerve Root Lesions by Neurologic Level

1 Evaluation of Nerve Root Lesions Involving the Upper Extremity

Testing of Individual Nerve Roots: C5-T1

Neurologic Level C5

Neurologic Level C6

Neurologic Level C7

Neurologic Level C8

Neurologic Level T1

Summary

Clinical Application of Neurologic Levels

Herniated Cervical Disks

Cervical Neck Sprain versus Herniated Disk

The Uncinate Processes and Osteoarthritis

Nerve Root Avulsions

2 Evaluation of Nerve Root Lesions Involving the Trunk and Lower Extremity

Testing of Individual Nerve Roots, T2-S4

Neurologic Levels T2-T12

Neurologic Levels T12-L3

Neurologic Level L4

Neurologic Level L5

Neurologic Level S1

Neurologic Levels S2-S4

Summary

Clinical Application of Neurologic Levels

Herniated Lumbar Disks

Low Back Derangement versus Herniated Disk

Spondylolysis and Spondylolysthesis

Herpes Zoster

Poliomyelitis

Part 2 Spinal Cord Lesions by Neurologic Level

3 Cervical Cord Lesions: Tetraplegia

Evaluation of Individual Cord Levels: C3-T1

Neurologic Level C3 (C3 Intact)

Neurologic Level C4 (C4 Intact)

Neurologic Level C5 (C5 Intact)

Neurologic Level C6 (C6 Intact)

Neurologic Level C7 (C7 Intact)

Neurologic Level C8 (C8 Intact)

Neurologic Level T1 (T1 Intact)

Upper Motor Neuron Reflexes

Clinical Application

Fractures and Dislocations of the Cervical Spine

Activities of Daily Living

Herniated Cervical Disks

Tumors of the Cervical Spine

Tuberculosis of the Spine

Transverse Myelitis

4 Spinal Cord Lesions Below T1, Including the Cauda Equina

Paraplegia

Neurologic Levels T1-T12

L1 Neurologic Level (L1 Intact)

L2 Neurologic Level (L2 Intact)

L3 Neurologic Level (L3 Intact)

L4 Neurologic Level (L4 Intact)

L5 Neurologic Level (L5 Intact)

S1 Neurologic Level (S1 Intact)

Upper Motor Neuron Reflexes

Pathologic Reflexes

Normal Superficial Reflex

Clinical Application

Further Evaluation of Spinal Cord Injuries

Herniated Thoracic Disks

Evaluation of Spinal Stability to Prevent Further Neurologic Level Involvement

Diagnosis

Flexion Injury

Flexion-Rotation Injury

Hyperextension Injuries

Compression Injuries

5 Meningomyelocele

Determination of Level

L1-L2 Neurologic Level (L1 Is Intact, L2 Is Not)

L2-L3 Neurologic Level (L2 Is Intact, L3 Is Not)

L3-L4 Neurologic Level (L3 Is Intact, L4 Is Not)

L4-L5 Neurologic Level (L4 Is Intact, L5 Is Not)

L5-S1 Neurologic Level (L5 Is Intact, S1 Is Not)

S1-S2 Neurologic Level (S1 Is Intact, S2 Is Not)

S2-S3 Neurologic Level (S2 Is Intact, S3 Is Not)

Milestones of Development

Sitting

Standing

Walking

Unilateral Lesions

Hydrocephalus

Examination of the Upper Extremity

Suggestions for Examination of the Patient with Meningomyelocele

Index