Ideal for neurologists or other health care professionals who treat patients with neuromuscular diseases, Neuromuscular Case Studies, 2nd Edition, presents more than 100 case studies of both common and rare neuromuscular disorders. Dr. Tulio E. Bertorini and a contributing team of the world's leading authorities provide the latest tools and strategies for minimizing disability and maximizing quality of life for your patients, including up-to-date coverage of numerous advances in the field. Using a multidisciplinary approach, this practical text contains two parts: the first concentrates on management of the diagnosed disorder and resulting complications; the second includes specific therapeutic strategies for particular disorders. Presents a multidisciplinary approach to the management and therapeutic treatment of the full range of neuromuscular disorders and resulting complications. Covers the latest advances in the field, including identification of the underlying genetic causes of hereditary diseases, new autoimmune diseases, and promising new therapies such as antisense oligonucleotides and gene therapies. Includes the wide range of disorders that fall under each disease classification (e.g., the Motor Neuron Diseases chapter includes all forms of spinal atrophy, ALS, and MS). In turn, each disease section includes diagnosis and evaluation, treatment, outcome, and suggested readings. Uses a reader-friendly format that 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. Reviews the etiologies, pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, and management of each disorder, helping you not only recognize its presentation, but also determine a diagnosis and the best treatment plan for your patients. Arranges case studies either by two-day presentation or by diagnosis so that you can successfully manage your patients with or without an initial diagnosis. Features full-color clinical images and diagrams, along with numerous diagnostic tools, tables and treatment algorithms throughout, that make complex concepts easier to understand and apply. Shares the knowledge and experience of an expert in clinical neuromuscular care and a team of world-renowned contributors. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.