Revised Third Edition of the practical yet authoritative guide to diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders. Written in an expanded outline format, this book is packed with flow charts, algorithms, and tables to provide quick access to point-of-care information. Easy-to-read and thoroughly up-to-date, this new edition includes the latest diagnostic and treatment protocols, recent FDA-approved drugs, and non-pharmacological therapies. With coverage of all major disease categories, this essential handbook belongs in the pocket of any clinician who suspects a movement disorder in a patient.The book is organized by medical, behavioral, surgical, and non-pharmacological treatment approaches to movement disorders. Opening chapters walk the practitioner through clinical presentation, diagnosis, and work-up of common and uncommon disorders, sleep-related movement disorders, eye and vestibular function, including pediatric issues. Behavioral and psychiatric complications for Parkinson disease, Huntington disease, and Tourette syndrome follow, with a fully reconfigured chapter on functional movement disorders, incorporating changes in classification and treatment approach. Expanded chapters on surgical devices and indications address deep brain stimulation surgery; lesioning, shunts, and pumps; post-operative care; and neuropsychological, social, and ethical issues. The final section on non-pharmacological approaches covers physical and occupational therapy, speech and swallowing therapy, nutrition, and palliative care. Key Features: Thoroughly revised and updated third edition of popular practical resource for busy clinicians Incorporates most recent evidence for the pharmacological, behavioral, surgical, and non-pharmacological treatment of the full spectrum of movement disorders Expanded bullet-point outline format for quick access to essential information Loaded with illustrative flow charts, algorithms, and tables outlining drug dosing, side effects, and other therapeutic treatments Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers
Dr. Hubert H. Fernandez, MD, Professor of Medicine (Neurology), Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Head of Movement Disorders, Center for Neurological Restoration, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Preface Acknowledgements PART I. Getting Started Chapter 1. The Body Language of Movement Disorders PART II. Diagnostic and Pharmacological Approach to Movement Disorders Chapter 2. Tremors Chapter 3. Parkinsonism Chapter 4. Parkinson Disease Chapter 5. Dystonia Chapter 6. Chorea Chapter 7. Spasticity Chapter 8. Myoclonus Chapter 9. Ataxia Chapter 10. Tics Chapter 11. Sleep-Related Movement Disorders Chapter 12. Approach to Eye and Vestibular Function in Movement Disorders Chapter 13. Key Concepts in Pediatric Movement Disorders PART III. Behavioral Issues in Movement Disorders Chapter 14. The Psychiatric Assessment Chapter 15. Psychiatric Issues in Parkinson Disease Chapter 16. Psychiatric Issues in Huntington Disease Chapter 17. Psychiatric Issues in Tourette Syndrome Chapter 18. Approach to Functional Movement Disorders PART IV. Surgical Approach to Movement Disorders Chapter 19. Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: Indications, Devices, Techniques, Procedure Chapter 20. Lesioning, Shunts and Pumps Chapter 21. Post-Operative Care, Programming and Troubleshooting Chapter 22. Neuropsychological, Social and Ethical Issues in Functional Neurosurgery PART V. Non-Pharmacological Approach to Movement Disorders Chapter 23. Exercise and Physical Therapy Chapter 24. Occupational Therapy and Useful Devices Chapter 25. Speech and Swallowing Therapy Chapter 26. Nutritional Considerations Chapter 27. Palliative Care and Hospice
