SCIENZE ORTOPEDICHE E NEUROLOGICHE A - LModule NEUROLOGIA
Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: GIULIA DONZUSOExpected Learning Outcomes
The expected learning outcomes will be related to: knowledge and understanding of the main neurological diseases (Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis) and the basic pathophysiological mechanisms; ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the concepts acquired in one's field of work with clinical reasoning, instrumental interpretation, and patient management; independent judgment with the ability to integrate clinical knowledge to make diagnostic and therapeutic decisions; development of communication skills and the ability to communicate with the patient, family members, and other specialists; ability to learn and continuously update one's knowledge and, where appropriate, apply research methods.
Course Structure
Frontal lession. PPT files.
Required Prerequisites
The aim of the course will be to acquire knowledge on the most frequent neurological pathologies. Particular attention will be given to neurological pathologies characterized by motor disorders.
Attendance of Lessons
Mandatory attendance, in the manner defined by the teaching regulations
Detailed Course Content
1. Neurological examination
2. Notes on instrumental examinations: EMG, SEP, VEP, TMS, MRI, CT
3. General sensitivity
4. Cranial nerve diseases
5. Headaches
6. Coma
7. Epilepsies
8. Dementias
9. Cerebrovascular diseases
10. Demyelinating diseases
11. Motor neuron diseases
12. Movement disorders
13. Myelopathies
14. Peripheral nerve diseases
15. Neuromuscular diseases
Textbook Information
Core curriculum. Malattie del Sistema Nervoso. Carlo
Ferrarese. Mc Graw Hill
| Author | Title | Publisher | Year | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlo Ferrarese | Core Curriculum Malattie del sistema nervoso | Mc Graw Hill | 2016 | 9788838639890 |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Oral exam.
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
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