SESSION 35: THE NEUROMAP: A SIMPLE GUIDE TO LOCALIZING NEUROLOGICAL LESIONS - SPINALCORD AND PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

摘要

The aim of the neurological examination is to determine whether neurological dysfunction is present and, if so, where the lesion causing the dysfunction is located in the nervous system. Once the lesion is localised, the possible causes can be listedand an appropriate diagnostic and subsequent treatment plan can be implemented. Whenever possible, we try to see if the signs can all be accounted for by a single lesion. If not, then the animal is considered to have a multifocal lesion, which makes certain diseases more likely. Localising neurological lesions can be challenging, particularly if it is not something you do frequently. The NeuroMap is a simple visual aid that has been designed as a ready reference guide to assist you in localising lesions. It is accompanied by a ready reference table. A key feature about the NeuroMap is that you don't need a degree in neuroanatomical-ese (terminology) to get a basic understanding of what could be happening in the nervous system of your patient.The NeuroMap is based on mapping out the location of the main functions of the nervous system. You can read from the NeuroMap what neural functions may be disrupted with a lesion in a certain area and conversely, what neural functions will be normal.