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The Role of the Neurologist in Assessment and Management of Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury

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The specialist in neurology is trained to make a targeted diagnosis of specific ailments involving the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves by obtaining a thorough history and a detailed neurological examination. Additionally, neurologists work with other neuro-rehabilitation specialists in setting up a proper rehabilitation program designed to maximize the patient’s physical and neuro-cognitive recovery, as well as provide the patient with tools to help cope with newfound deficits. Typical conditions that are evaluated and treated by a neurologist include traumatic brain injury (TBI), cerebrovascular accident (CVA), seizures, headaches, pain and sleep disorders.

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DUARTE, R.A., FISHMAN, O. (2007). The Role of the Neurologist in Assessment and Management of Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury. In: Elbaum, J., Benson, D.M. (eds) Acquired Brain Injury. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-37575-5_4

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