Clinical Pearls Spasticity is a form of hypertonia that becomes more pronounced with the increasing speed of passive muscle stretch or passive motion beyond a critical angle. The disorder results from upper motor neuron lesions, such as cerebral palsy, stroke,…
Clinical Pearls As with all trauma patients, traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients must be promptly resuscitated and surveyed. A focus on oxygenation, ventilation, blood pressure, and determination of the Glasgow Coma Scale should be the immediate priority followed by a…
Clinical Pearls Hydrocephalus is one the most common conditions treated by neurologic surgeons, particularly among the pediatric population. It can also be one of the most challenging. Obstruction of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pathways or impaired CSF resorption causes hydrocephalus, which…