Description
Demos Neuromuscular by Nathan D Prahlow and John C Kincaid and Ralph Buschbacher
This book is designed for the busy practitioner seeking quick answers when diagnosing and treating common - and not so common - disorders. Each volume in the series focuses on a key area of rehabilitation medicine and breaks down the problems, treatments, and expected results into succinct facts, organized alphabetically and presented in bullet-point style for quick reference in the office or clinic. Whether the practitioner needs to look up a diagnostic question, neurorehabilitation complication, or sports intervention, this series provides the answers. "Neuromuscular/EMG" covers all major topics in pediatric rehabilitation and is comprised of eight sections covering mononeuropthies, polyneuropathies, the neuromuscular junction, motor neuron disease, radiculopthies, plexopathies, muscle diseases, and movement disorders. "Neuromuscular/EMG: Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference" provides the necessary knowledge the busy practitioner needs to deliver quality rehabilitative care to pediatric patients. Addressing more than 100 varied topics presented in a consistent format for maximum clinical utility, this nuts and bolts resource is organized in eight sections. Every entry is standardized for quick look-up in the office or clinic, and features description, etiology, risk factors, clinical features, natural history, diagnosis, red flags, treatment, prognosis, helpful hints and suggested readings. It offers comprehensive coverage of all important topics in PM&R. It presents multi-specialty editorship and authorship. The chapters are organized into succinct facts, presented in a bullet point format. It is laid out for easy look up by syndrome, complication and treatment. Focuses on clinical management provides readers with hands-on, practical guidance for all types of interventions and therapies. Consistent approach allows readers to know exactly where to find the information they need rapidly. "Pitfalls", "Red Flags", "Complications", and "Helpful Hints" help guard against unwanted sequelae.