Restorative Neurology Of Spinal Cord Injury

Author : Milan R. Dimitrijevic
Publisher : OUP USA
ISBN 13 : 0199746508
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Restorative Neurology of Spinal Cord Injury written by Milan R. Dimitrijevic and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2012-01-12 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following injury or disease, neural circuitry can be altered to varying degrees leading to highly individualized characteristics that may or may not resemble original function. In addition, lost or partially damaged circuits and the effects of biological recovery processes coupled with learned compensatory strategies create a new neuroanatomy with capabilities that are often not functional or may interfere with daily life. To date, the majority of approaches used to treat neurological dysfunction have focused on the replacement of lost or damaged function, usually through the suppression of surviving neural activity and the application of mechanical assistive devices. Restorative Neurology of Spinal Cord Injury offers a different and novel approach. Focusing on the spinal cord and its role in motor control, the book details the clinical and neurophysiological assessment process and methods developed throughout the past half century by basic and clinical scientists. Then, through the use of specialized clinical and neurophysiological testing methods, conduction and processing performed within the surviving neural circuitry is examined and characterized in detail. Based on the results of such assessment, treatment strategies, also described in this book, are applied to augment, rather than replace, the performance of surviving neural circuitry and improve the functional capacity of people who have experienced injury to their spinal cords.

Author : Robert R Young
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 1483163229
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Principles and Practice of Restorative Neurology written by Robert R Young and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Principles and Practice of Restorative Neurology is a collection of topics in clinical neurology where progress through research has brought concepts of patient management. The collection emphasizes research done clinically and in experimental laboratories and attempts to discuss restorative neurology in the larger context, encompassing biology, neurobiology, and rehabilitative engineering. The book discusses the concept that neurology should be more therapeutic instead of being just diagnostic because of advances in techniques and drugs. An epidemiology of disability and the evaluation of restorative neurology are explained. The text also presents the developments in the pharmacotherapy of major neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, dementia, and stroke. The use of biomechanical or rehabilitation engineering to treat impaired or lost functions in a patient is compared; the feedback mechanisms and the kinds of treatment including microsurgery, nuerostimulation methods, surgery, and molecular genetics that are applied to specific disorders are discussed extensively. The book also reviews the approaches of gene correction for disorders in the central nervous system. Finally, the future needs of neurology in terms of diagnosis and treatments are dealt with as more research, techniques, and drugs are being discovered and proved useful. The collection is intended for neurologists, neurologists in training, and other physicians whose work lies with neurological disorders. The book can also prove useful for practitioners and academicians in the fields of neurosurgery, internal medicine, psychiatry, and rehabilitation medicine.

Author : Norbert Weidner
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319462938
Total Pages : 770 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Neurological Aspects of Spinal Cord Injury written by Norbert Weidner and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This clinically focused book aims to cover for the first time all of the neurological aspects relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of spinal cord disease. Furthermore, innovative neurorestorative therapeutic strategies - aiming for repair of the damaged spinal cord and/or reorganization of the remaining nervous system - with significant potential for translation into clinical routine are presented. The book covers a comprehensive list of topics, including epidemiology, neuroanatomy, etiology of compressive and non-compressive spinal cord injury, imaging, neurophysiology, neurological sequelae, and complications with emphasis on dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. Both clinically established and preclinical therapies are discussed in detail. The book is suited for trainees and practicing clinicians including neurologists, spine surgeons, rehabilitation specialists, neuroradiologists, and occupational/physical therapists; it will also be of value to neuroscientists involved in research into spinal cord disease.

Author : John L. Lin
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323756409
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spinal Cord Injury, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America E-Book written by John L. Lin and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest edited by Drs. John L. Lin, will discuss a number of important topics around Spinal Cord Injury. This issue of one of four issues selected each year by series Consulting Editor, Santos Martinez. Topics discussed in this issue include, but are not limited to: Updates for the International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury, Approaching Prognosis for Recovery after SCI, Cognitive Dysfunction in Persons with Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury Pain: updated for the 21st century, Pulmonary management in patients with spinal cord injury, Therapeutic interventions to improve mobility with spinal cord injury related upper motor neuron syndromes, Neurogenic bowel management using trans-anal irrigation by persons with spinal cord injury, Heterotopic Ossification: beyond etidronate, Orthopedic Surgical Management of Upper Extremity Dysfunctions in Pediatric Populations with Spinal Cord injury, and Vocational Rehab and employment after spinal cord injury, among others.

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309165202
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spinal Cord Injury written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2005-07-27 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An estimated 11,000 spinal cord injuries occur each year in the United States and more than 200,000 Americans suffer from maladies associated with spinal cord injury. This includes paralysis, bowel and bladder dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, respiratory impairment, temperature regulation problems, and chronic pain. During the last two decades, longstanding beliefs about the inability of the adult central nervous system to heal itself have been eroded by the flood of new information from research in the neurosciences and related fields. However, there are still no cures and the challenge of restoring function in the wake of spinal cord injuries remains extremely complex. Spinal Cord Injury examines the future directions for research with the goal to accelerate the development of cures for spinal cord injuries. While many of the recommendations are framed within the context of the specific needs articulated by the New York Spinal Cord Injury Research Board, the Institute of Medicine's panel of experts looked very broadly at research priorities relating to future directions for the field in general and make recommendations to strengthen and coordinate the existing infrastructure. Funders at federal and state agencies, academic organizations, pharmaceutical and device companies, and non-profit organizations will all find this book to be an essential resource as they examine their opportunities.

Author : Joost Verhaagen
Publisher : Newnes
ISBN 13 : 0444535071
Total Pages : 656 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spinal Cord Injury written by Joost Verhaagen and published by Newnes. This book was released on 2012-12-31 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Clinical Neurology: Spinal Cord Injury summarizes advances in the clinical diagnosis, monitoring, prognostication, treatment, and management of spinal cord injuries. More specifically, it looks at new and important developments in areas such as high-resolution noninvasive neuroimaging, surgery, and electrical stimulation of motor, respiratory, bladder, bowel, and sexual functions. It also reviews the latest insights into spontaneous regeneration and recovery of function following rehabilitation, with emphasis on novel therapeutic strategies, such as gene therapy, transcranial stimulation, brain-machine interfaces, pharmacological approaches, molecular target discovery, and the use of olfactory ensheathing cells, stem cells, and precursor cells. Organized in five sections, the book begins with an overview of the development, maturation, biomechanics, and anatomy of the spinal cord before proceeding with a discussion of clinical diagnosis and prognosis as well as natural recovery, ambulation, and function following spinal cord injury. It then examines clinical neurophysiology in the prognosis and monitoring of traumatic spinal cord injury; medical, surgical and rehabilitative management of spinal cord trauma; and some new approaches for improving recovery in patients, including restoration of function by electrical stimulation, locomotor training, and the use of robotics. Other chapters cover cell transplantation, artificial scaffolds, experimental pharmacological interventions, and molecular and combinatorial strategies for repairing the injured spinal cord. This volume should be of interest to neuroscience and clinical neurology research specialists and practicing neurologists. Comprehensive coverage of the latest scientific understanding of spinal cord injuries Detailed coverage of current treatment best practices and potential future treatments Connects leading edge research programs to future treatment opportunities

Author : Hyun-Yoon Ko
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811070334
Total Pages : 507 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Management and Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord Injuries written by Hyun-Yoon Ko and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the rehabilitation care of persons with spinal cord injuries and disorders draws on the ever-expanding scientific and clinical evidence base to provide clinicians with all the knowledge needed in order to make optimal management decisions during the acute, subacute, and chronic phases. A wealth of information is presented on the diverse medical consequences and complications encountered in these patients and on the appropriate rehabilitative measures in each circumstance. The coverage encompasses all forms of spinal cord injury and all affected organ systems. Readers will also find chapters on the basics of functional anatomy, neurological classification and evaluation, injuries specifically in children and the elderly, and psychological issues. The book will be an invaluable aid to assessment and medical care for physicians and other professional personnel in multiple specialties, including physiatrists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, internists, critical care physicians, urologists, neurologists, psychologists, and social workers.

Author : Joost Verhaagen
Publisher : Newnes
ISBN 13 : 0444521372
Total Pages : 678 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spinal Cord Injury written by Joost Verhaagen and published by Newnes. This book was released on 2012-11-21 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spinal Cord Injury, the newest volume in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology series, offers a comprehensive and detailed overview of the rapidly evolving science and treatment of spinal cord injury. Advances in neuroimaging, surgical treatment and application of electrical stimulation are dramatically impacting the treatment and outcome of these injuries. It provides a clear introduction to the core science of spinal cord injury, as well as to exciting research investigating new treatment options. Coverage includes brain-machine interfaces, transcranial stimulation, new pharmacological strategies, use of olfactory ensheathing cells, stem cells and precursor cells, gene therapy and molecular target discovery. This volume is a great resource for neuroscience and clinical neurology research specialists and practicing neurologists seeking a clear reference to the science and treatment of spinal cord injury.

Author : Michael E. Selzer
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN 13 : 1458763315
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spinal Cord Injury written by Michael E. Selzer and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SPINAL CORD INJURY A GUIDE FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES The newest title in the critically acclaimed American Academy of Neurology Press Quality of Life Guides series, Spinal Cord Injury is an authoritative and reliable resource for all those looking to educate themselves on the topic of spinal cord injury (SCI). Written in easy-to-understand language, the book includes information on: How the spinal cord works and what happens when it is injured; The benefits of rehabilitation; Assistive devices that can make life easier; A glossary with commonly used terms for communicating with doctors and caregivers; Website resources that can aid in further research Learning to live with a spinal cord injury can be a challenge. This book will help people better understand the medical basis for their disabilities, the current treatments and rehabilitative methods used to manage spinal cord injuries, and the research that points to hope for the future. About the Authors Michael E. Selzer, MD, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Neurology and director of the Center for Experimental Neurorehabilitation Training at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, as well as director of Rehabilitation Research and Development in the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Author : Donald G. Stein
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461309271
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pharmacological Approaches to the Treatment of Brain and Spinal Cord Injury written by Donald G. Stein and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although there are over 400,000 people each year in the United States alone who suffer from traumatic injury to the central nervous system (CNS), no phar macological treatment is currently available. Considering the enormity of the problem in terms of human tragedy as well as the economic burden to families and societies alike, it is surprising that so little effort is being made to develop treatments for these disorders. Although no one can become inured to the victims of brain or spinal cord injuries, one reason that insufficient time and effort have been devoted to research on recovery is that it is a generally held medical belief that nervous system injuries are simply not amenable to treatment. At best, current therapies are aimed at providing symptomatic relief or focus on re habilitative measures and the teaching of alternative behavioral strategies to help patients cope with their impairments, with only marginal results in many cases. Only within the last decade have neuroscientists begun to make serious inroads into understanding and examining the inherent "plasticity" found in the adult CNS. Ten years or so ago, very few researchers or clinicians would have thought that damaged central neurons could sprout new terminals or that intact nerve fibers in a damaged pathway could proliferate to replace inputs from neurons that died as a result of injury.