Current Clinical Neurology

Gelber, David A.; Jeffery, Douglas R.

David A. Gelber, MD, and Douglas R. Jeffery, MD, have assembled a much-needed collection of authoritative review articles discussing the pathophysiology of chronic neurologic spasticity and detailing its often complex medical and surgical management. Written by leading experts in neurology and rehabilitation, the book covers physical and occupational therapy, splinting and orthotics, electrical stimulation, orthopedic interventions, nerve blocks, the use of botulinum toxin, and novel treatments such as tizanidine, intrathecal medications, and neurosurgical techniques. The contributors also review coordinated approaches to the treatment of spasticity and specific neurological diseases such as spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, stroke, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injury.

Details

Published by: Humana

Publication Date: 2010-11-19

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781617371097

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59259-092-6

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 382