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SCIENZE ORTOPEDICHE E NEUROLOGICHE A - L
Module NEUROLOGY

Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: GIULIA DONZUSO

Expected 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


AuthorTitlePublisherYearISBN
Carlo FerrareseCore Curriculum Malattie del sistema nervosoMc Graw Hill20169788838639890

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

Oral exam.

Information for students with disabilities and / or SLD: To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with the laws in force, interested students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and / or dispensatory measures, based on the teaching objectives and specifications needs. It is also possible to contact the CInAP contact person (Center for Active and Participatory Integration - Services for Disabilities and / or SLD) of the department

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

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