Children with brain dysfunction: Neurology, cognition, language, and behavior (the international review of child neurology) By Isabelle Rapin, MD New York, Raoen Press, 1982, 301 pp, illustrated
✍ Scribed by John J. Caronna
- Book ID
- 101465240
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1984
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 128 KB
- Volume
- 15
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0364-5134
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✦ Synopsis
Frequently our expertise in the diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders exceeds our appreciation of treatment options. Potentially beneficial orthopedic procedures are particularly difficult for neurologists to assess. Drennan's book attempts to bridge the gap between neurologist and orthopedic surgeon, but falls short. One would like to see more clearly delineated the surgical options available for various neuromuscular problems, their indications, and nonsurgical alternatives, risks, and expected benefits. The orthopedic surgery in this book is basically sound, but the information is presented in a way few neurologists would find useful. Collaboration with a neurologist in a subsequent edition would broaden the book's appeal and make it more attractive to its intended audience.