This book will provide a concise, focused overview of methods of neurological examination, enabling a focused clinical approach for localization in patients with neurological disorders. Chapters provide a systematic approach for clinical examination along with essential aspects of the neuro-anatomy to provide specific information about disease localization. This book assists medical students pursuing DM/DNB- Neurology, MCH -Neurosurgery, MD/DNB- Internal medicine, MBBS students, and Clinicians, including Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Internal medicine physicians, and other neuro-scientists. It provides a unique opportunity to formulate correct concepts for clinical neurological examination and hence localization but also provides the opportunity to quickly revise the entire book in a short time.
Table of contents (14 chapters)
Front Matter
Pages i-xiii
Introduction
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Pages 1-3
The Neurological History
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Pages 5-10
Higher Mental Function
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Pages 11-32
Cranial Nerve Examination
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Pages 33-68
Examination of Speech
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Pages 69-74
Motor System Examination
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Pages 75-90
Reflexes
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Pages 91-99
Sensory System Examination
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Pages 101-110
Cerebellar Examination and Examination of Posture, Stance, and Gait
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Pages 111-117
Involuntary Movements
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Pages 119-122
Examination of Skull, Spine, Nerves, and Neurocutaneous Markers
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Pages 123-127
Autonomic Nervous System Examination
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Pages 129-133
Examination of the Unconscious Patient
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Pages 135-142
Summary of Localization
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Pages 143-144
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Authors and Affiliations
Department of Neurology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India
Vinit Suri
About the author
Dr Vinit Suri is one of the most eminent neurologists in India with more than 30 years of experience in the field. He is a graduate of University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi University and stood first in the Final MBBS examination with several gold medals to his credit and obtained his D.M. Neurology from G.B.Pant Hospital in 1992.He has been involved in teaching graduate and postgraduate students since last 30 years and this is something very close to his heart . He is extremely sought after by his students for teaching neurological examination methods and skills of localization in simple and easy to understand manner.
He has been working at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi as Senior Consultant Neurologist and Coordinator of the department since 1996 and has been a pioneer in spearheading the Stroke Thrombolysis program in India.
He has served the Indian Stroke Association as the Secretary ,Treasurer and the President and is the current President of Delhi Neurological Association.
