Principles and Practice of Movement Disorders, 3rd Edition

By: Joseph Jankovic & Mark Hallett & Michael S Okun & Cynthia L. Comella & Stanley Fahn

ISBN: 9780323310710

Pub Date: July 16, 2021

Reviewed By: Shilpa Chitnis, MD, PhD, FAAN. (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas) 

Description  

This third edition is an incredible, comprehensive resource for students of movement disorders, edited by extremely credible and renowned faculty in the field. The book is divided into 27 detailed chapters that cover a long list of hypo – and hyperkinetic movement disorders. What makes this book even more enjoyable and resourceful is the comprehensive video library outlining complex phenomenology and clinical examination of patients by the experts. 

Purpose  

The purpose of the book is to address common movement disorders such as parkinsonism, tremor, dystonia, chorea, myoclonus, ataxia, tics, and gait disorders, along with some rare and complex disorders such as stereotypies, paroxysmal movement disorders, autoimmune movement disorders, and functional movement disorders. 

Audience  

This is an excellent resource for movement disorder fellows, general neurologists, and neurology residents. The book is comprehensive and informative, published by a reputable publisher in partnership with internationally recognized experts in the field, some of whom are founding members and pillars of the Movement Disorder Society. 

Features  

The book starts with clinical overview, all-inclusive phenomenology, and differential diagnosis of various hypo- and hyperkinetic movement disorders. The next two chapters, which cover functional neuroanatomy and physiology, clarify the basis behind these disorders and also provide detailed insight into neurotransmitters and circuitry of the basal ganglia. As we know, a number of disorders are now being classified as circuitopathies and understanding of the scientific logic outlining these disorders is very important. The book goes on to cover common movement disorders such as parkinsonism, tremor, dystonia, chorea, myoclonus, ataxia, tics, and gait disorders, along with rare, complex disorders such as stereotypies, paroxysmal movement disorders, autoimmune movement disorders, and functional movement disorders. Each chapter presents a detailed introduction including historical perspective, which is critical for new students to understand the evolution and discoveries that led to our current understanding of these complex disorders. The book is appropriately scattered with numerous tables and descriptive pictures, which provide great insight into clinical features and presentations. It includes information on past and current clinical trials to illustrate where therapeutics of various movement disorders originated and where they are headed in the future. 

Assessment   

This book is excellent. It introduces readers to detailed, insightful information about common and complex movement disorders and will serve as a tremendous resource for current and future learners. 

©Doody’s Review Service, 2022, Shilpa Chitnis, MD, PhD, FAAN (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas)

Doody’s Score: 100 – 5 Stars! 

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