Congenital Hemiplegia [Hardcover]

Brian Neville (Editor), Robert Goodman (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1898683190 | ISBN-13: 978-1898683193 | Publication Date: February 15, 2001 | Edition: 1

Clinics in Developmental Medicine No. 150

This is a comprehensive review of congenital hemiplegia for the clinician covering all aspects from etiology and pathology to clinical assessment and management, whether orthopaedic, neurological or psychological. The team of expert international contributors highlight the many quite distinct problems of hemiplegia and review all the current approaches. Probable future developments are also described, especially unilateral hemisphere lesions, a topic currently of great interest to basic science researchers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This is a good general yet comprehensive review of congenital hemiplegia for the practising clinician." Journal of Pediatr. Child Health

"The book bridges classical neurology with modern imaging and modern pathological classifications. It provides very helpful management information to the pediatric neurologist, pediatric neurosurgen, pediatric orthopedist and physiatrist. It is also a very good reference text for psychologists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists dealing with these conditions. I would recommend it strongly for health professionals actively dealing with children with congenital neurological ailments from both the diagnositc and theapeutic ends." Jean-Pierre Farmer, Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences

"...the chapter by David Sutton on the aims of physiotherapy is excellent, and should be required reading for any professional involved in cases of children with cerebral palsy." European Journal of Paediatric Neurology

"The authors give excellent guidance.... Anyone interested in this topic is strongly recommended to read this book." European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Book Description

This is a fully comprehensive account of congenital hemiplegia. It contains up-to-date accounts of the impact of modern imaging, pathology, neurology, neuropsychology, therapy, orthopaedics and important behavioural aspects of congenital hemiplegia. Congenital hemiplegia is the commonest of the cerebral palsies and this book covers the multiplicity of problems presented in a detailed analysis. The authors, experts in the field, bring recent research evidence into a clinical forum. The book draws heavily on cohort studies and is intended for all professionals working with families and people with hemiplegia.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Mac Keith Press; 1 edition (February 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1898683190
• ISBN-13: 978-1898683193
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,687,858 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)