Movement Disorders in Clinical Practice

Chaudhuri, K Ray; Ondo, William

Movement disorders attack the part of the brain that controls our movements, they are a complex group of disorders, spanning all aspects of neurological illnesses. Such disorders are widespread, often destroying the independence of those affected.

Movement Disorders in Clinical Practice provides a concise, practical overview of the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with these debilitating conditions, including a brief evaluation of ongoing clinical trials. Edited by two key international movement disorder experts, chapters cover Parkinson’s disease, Parkinsonian syndromes, dystonia, tremor, restless legs syndrome, an overview of other movement disorders.

An accessible text for family practitioners, critical care and emergency doctors, neurologists in training, consultant neurologists and specialist nurses and allied health professionals working in the field.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2010-06-11

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781849960649

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-84996-065-6

Dimensions: 203cm x127cm

Pages: 110