Billy Acord

Diagnosis, Management and Rehabilitation of Neurological Disorders Billy Acord

The disorders of the nervous system are termed as neurological disorders. These include epilepsy, Parkinson's diseases, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, Tourette's syndrome, narcolepsy, migraine, central neuropathy, autism, obsessive compulsive disorder, etc. A neurological examination and neuropsychological assessment can assess the impact of a neurological condition on memory, behavior or cognition, and identify problems in brain functioning. When a severe spine or brain injury results in a serious disability, neurorehabilitation offers innovative solutions to enable the individual to adapt to a new way of life. Therapies like occupational therapy, vision therapy, language therapy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation psychology, etc. are certain holistic practices of neurorehabilitation. Certain conditions, including neurotrauma and neuro-emergencies such as intracranial hemorrhage require neurosurgical interventions. Neuroradiology methods comprising of computer-assisted imaging, CT scan, MRI, PET, etc. have notable neurosurgical applications. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to the diagnosis, management and rehabilitation of neurological disorders. It will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. The topics covered in this book offer the readers new insights in the field of neurology.