This introductory, full-color text teaches students and practitioners how to combine neurological history and physical examination so they can localize pathologies within the nervous system and determine appropriate treatment. It provides a wealth of illustrations that emphasize the functioning nervous system, in addition to an invaluable DVD for further exploration and access to a state-of-the-art website with additional materials that are updated periodically.

Provides a wealth of illustrations that emphasize the functioning nervous system


Neuroanatomical drawings related to case studies


Informative tables with relevant clinical data


Radiographic images, EEGS, microscopic images, and other diagnostic tools

Includes an invaluable DVD for further exploration


User-friendly worksheets to provide a proven methodology for evaluation


All color illustrations from the book


Flash animations of various pathways, reflexes, and circuits


Neuroimaging primer to boost understanding of CT and MRI sequences


Supplementary e-cases and diagnostic images


A wealth of references for self-guided study

Offers access to a state-of-the-art website


All of the features on the DVD


Additional supplementary materials to be added periodically


Demystifies Neurological Problem Solving

Section I: Covers the Basics of Neurological Problem Solving


Provides a full synopsis of the nervous system


Explains key aspects of the neurological examination


Delves into clinical problem solving


Includes a Fail Safe Localization/Etiology Checklist


Covers lesions caused by trauma, muscle diseases, genetic and degenerative diseases, vascular problems, drugs and toxins, infections, and autoimmune disorders

Section II: Applies the Basics to Clinical Cases

Presents full case examinations of a nine-member fictional family

Demonstrates clinical data extraction, definition of main clinical points, relevant neuroanatomy, and the localization process

Covers a wide range of disease processes, including spinal cord syndromes and traumas, vascular injury, and seizures

Details autoimmune, neoplastic, degenerative, and genetic disorders

Differentiates between various causes of seizures, stroke, and Parkinsonism

Provides complete case summaries, treatment, management, and outcomes