Examination of the Sensory Nervous System – Practical Guide to Somatic Sensation Testing and Clinical Correlation (2023) Dr. Maher

Description

A comprehensive practical guide detailing the examination of somatic sensations, including crude and fine touch, pressure, vibration, and stereognosis. The text outlines the involved receptors, afferent pathways (Dorsal Column and Spinothalamic Tracts), specific clinical tests like tactile localization and two-point discrimination, and the clinical importance of sensory deficits, such as depressed vibration sense in conditions like diabetes or pernicious anemia.