A Video Atlas of Neuromuscular Disorders

• Comprised of 311 video cases, each containing a description of the patient's symptoms, multiple choice questions about possible diagnoses, the actual diagnosis, and key references
• Serves as an invaluable resource for neurology and neuromuscular training programs, as well as the too-busy and often-overwhelmed doctor
• Chapters are organized by symptom, rather than disease

A Video Atlas of Neuromuscular Disorders is the essential reference on adult neuromuscular disorders and their diagnosis and treatment. Written with the busy Fellow, Resident, and clinician in mind, the work utilizes real clinic videos as the key teaching tools to demonstrate clinical symptoms and how neurologists identify and diagnose them. Perfect for preparing for the neurology and neuromuscular boards, this book and accompanying videos have become an invaluable resource for neurology and neuromuscular training programs, while catering to the too-busy and often-overwhelmed modern doctor with its straightforward structure and language. All videos are supplemented with challenging multiple-choice questions to test the reader's knowledge and understanding. Each chapter is organized by cases, which start with a video, a description of the patient's symptoms, multiple choice questions, the diagnosis, and key references.

This third edition, comprised of a total of 311 video cases (46 new), has several exciting new features and text to reflect the rapid advancement of medicine. The COVID-19 pandemic (caused by SARS-CoV-2) imposed tremendous challenges to the field of neurology and new videos are included to illustrate COVID-19 related neuromuscular disorders such as neuropathies and plexopathies. Videos also explore the pros and cons of virtual medicine, a practice expedited by the pandemic. A new chapter on the use of ultrasound, with 19 cases of videos and discussion, is now included. Videos of muscle and nerve biopsies are also included, as well as information about several new medications for myasthenia gravis, ALS and amyloidosis.

Table of Contents

Contributors List
Introduction to the Third Edition
Chapter 1 Gait Disorders
Chapter 2 Ptosis
Chapter 3 Diplopia
Chapter 4 Ophthalmoplegia
Chapter 5 Facial Weakness
Chapter 6 Tongue Signs
Chapter 7 Dysarthria
Chapter 8 Dysphonia
Chapter 9 Dyspnea
Chapter 10 Weakness of the Neck Muscles
Chapter 11 Scapular Winging
Chapter 12 Proximal Arm Weakness
Chapter 13 Proximal Leg Weakness
Chapter 14 Quadriceps Weakness
Chapter 15 Distal Arm Weakness
Chapter 16 Distal Leg Weakness
Chapter 18 Hyperreflexia
Chapter 19 Muscle Twitching
Chapter 20 Muscle Stiffness and Cramps
Chapter 21 Myotonia
Chapter 22 Pseudoneurologic Syndromes
Chapter 23 Numbness
Chapter 24 Deformities
Chapter 25 Fatigability
Chapter 26 Clinical Signs
Chapter 27 Skin Signs
Chapter 29 Diagnostic Ultrasound in Neuromuscular Disorders
Chapter 30 Muscle and Nerve Biopsies
Chapter 31 Virtual Visits: Pros and Cons
Chapter 32 Neuromuscular Complications of COVID-19 Infection and Vaccinations