{"product_id":"neuromuscular-case-studies","title":"Neuromuscular Case Studies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neuromuscular Case Studies (Hardcover, 632 pages) – Butterworth-Heinemann, 2008. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n In this unique book, Dr. Bertorini guides you through more than 100 cases that demonstrate the diagnosis and management of a wide range of common and rare neuromuscular disorders. No other reference boasts such a large array of clinical studies devoted to all areas of this broad topic! Each case study reviews the etiologies, pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, and management of a particular disorder, helping you not only recognize its presentation, but also determine a diagnosis and the best treatment plans for your patients. You’ll also find expert guidance on the basic mechanisms of neuromuscular disorders, clinical examination, and diagnostic tests―including EMG, muscle biopsy, genetic testing, and more.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 100 detailed case studies explore both common and rare neuromuscular disorders and the treatment protocols for each, equipping you with the knowledge you need to confidently manage any challenge. Each case includes a summary of important points or highlights of the study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase studies are arranged either by complaint or by diagnosis so that you can successfully manage your patients with or without an initial diagnosis. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive coverage of EMGs and nerve conduction studies and other diagnostic tests, including muscle and nerve biopsies and genetic testing, helps you accurately diagnose nerve, muscle, and neuromuscular transmission disorders. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed discussions of treatment plans and commonly used drugs enhance your management of autoimmune disorders, painful neuropathy, dysautonomia, and other neuromuscular disorders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reader-friendly format takes you step by step through the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders, from the basic anatomy and physiology of the nerve and muscle through to clinical evaluation, diagnostic testing, and therapy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 350 high-quality illustrations, including full-color patient photographs, biopsies, and EMG tracings, make complex concepts easier to understand and apply. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \n        About the Author   Dr. Bertorini is a Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis. He specializes in neuromuscular disease and is the director of the Memphis MDA Clinic and the Mid-South MDA\/ALS Clinic. He is also the Chief of Neurology at Methodist University Hospital, Co-Director of their Neurology Training Program, and Co-Director of UTHSC’s Neurophysiology fellowship program. Dr. Bertorini has written\/edited three books and several book chapters on neuromuscular disorders and has published over 150 papers on neuromuscular disorders. He has been very active in clinical research in Duchene Muscular Dystrophy and CINRG trials since its inception.      ","brand":"Tulio E. Bertorini MD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46069305180394,"sku":"9780750673327","price":171.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/51FC1FLsY4L._SL1500.jpg?v=1781206097","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/neuromuscular-case-studies","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}