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Textbook of Movement Disorders - Softcover

Kumar, Ashok

 
9789350906408: Textbook of Movement Disorders
Softcover
ISBN 10: 9350906406 ISBN 13: 9789350906408
Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2014

Synopsis

Movement disorders in neurology concern involuntary movements of parts of the body. Many movement disorders are caused by nerve diseases such as Parkinson’s disease. Other causes include injuries, autoimmune diseases, infections and certain medicines. Many movement disorders are inherited so run in families (MedlinePlus).

This book is a comprehensive guide to movement disorders for practising neurologists and trainees. Divided into 55 chapters, it discusses the basic science, clinical concepts, diagnosis and treatment of numerous conditions. Parkinson’s disease is covered in-depth and complete chapters are dedicated to movement disorders in children, MR imaging, and emergencies in movement disorders.

Presented in an easy to read format, this manual includes 800 clinical photographs, illustrations and tables, as well as extensive references for each chapter.

Key points

  • Comprehensive guide to movement disorders for practising neurologists and trainees
  • Parkinson’s disease covered in-depth
  • Includes 800 images, illustrations and tables
  • Extensive references for each chapter

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About the Author

Ashok Kumar MBBS MD DM
Assistant Professor and Incharge of Neurology Department, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India

 

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Publisher
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
9350906406
ISBN 13 
9789350906408
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
489