Clinical neurophysiology of motor neuron diseases

• Other Authors: Eisen, Andrew 1936- (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Boston Elsevier 2004
• Series: Handbook of clinical neurophysiology v. 4
• Subjects: Motor Neuron Disease > diagnosis; Motor Neuron Disease > physiopathology
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• Physical Description: xv, 724 pages illustrations 26 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780444513595; 0444513590

The volume summarizes the most recent knowledge in the field of motor system (upper and lower motor neuron) physiology and pathophysiology as related to diseases of this system. It covers the various aspects of motor system disorders from the motor cortex to the spinal anterior horn cell. Emphasis is placed on clinical disorders as they affect the human motor system and includes critical discussion of advances in techniques for diagnosing and understanding the pathophysiology of disorders affecting the motor system, describing approaches to characterization of disease type, location, severity and prognosis. There is discussion of the specificity and sensitivity of methodological techniques used in diagnosis, with comparison among the various methods. The ultimate reference source for clinical neurophysiologists on disorders of visual processing. Volume in a prestigious series published in association with the International Federation of clinical Neurophysiology. International contributor list drawn from around the world. Covers the various aspects of motor system disorders from the motor cortex to the spinal anterior horn cell. Emphasises clinical disorders as they affect the human motor system. Includes critical discussion of techniques for diagnosing and understanding the pathophysiology of disorders affecting the motor system. Discusses specificity and sensitivity of diagnostic techniques.