Book description
Surgery of Peripheral Nerves: A Case-Based Approach
is a concise, single-volume reference for managing the entire spectrum
of peripheral nerve pathologies, from brachial plexus injuries to lower
extremity nerve entrapments. It features 57 cases that are grouped in
sections by anatomic location of the problem to aid rapid reference to
topics of interest, with one additional section that addresses the
management of nerve tumors, painful nerve conditions, and other injuries
and syndromes. Each chapter provides concise descriptions of case
presentation, diagnosis, anatomy, characteristic clinical presentation,
differential diagnosis, diagnostic tests, management options, and
surgical treatment.Highlights:
Case-based format thoroughly prepares the reader for managing
various problems in the clinical setting
Diagnostic guidelines and management strategies from leading experts
in the field of peripheral nerve surgery enable clinicians to
confidently handle each stage of patient care
Pearls and Pitfalls at the end of each chapter highlight critical
aspects of treatment and are ideal for at-a-glance review prior to surgery
More than 150 illustrations demonstrate key concepts
Suggested readings with brief summaries provide valuable reviews of
the literature
This problem-oriented textbook is ideal for clinicians, fellows, and
residents in neurosurgery, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, and hand
surgery. It also serves as an indispensable reference for specialists in
physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, emergency medicine,
pain management, and physical and occupational therapy. "This
case-based book...provides educational review to residents, fellows,
practicing peripheral nerve surgeons, and reconstructive microsurgeons,
while engaging its readers' interest and attention. This book is well
organized, well written and illuminated by beautiful photographs and
precise line drawings, which reward thoughtful reading...unreservedly
recommend[ed]...to anyone interested in peripheral nerve
surgery...especially helpful to fellows and residents beginning clinical
work. However, it will also provide definite benefits, derived from the
experiences of the experts in this field, to all the book's
readers."--Microsurgery_x000D_ _x000D_ "The illustrations and
graphics are superb, the references up to date, and the text well
written. This is an excellent book for neurosurgical and orthopedic
libraries."--Doody's Book Reviews_x000D_ _x000D_
"Comprehensive...the book is a very helpful guideline for
diagnostic procedures of peripheral nerve lesions...Useful to
experienced neurosurgeons."-- Central European Neurosurgery
Professor, Chief, Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Clinical
Neurosciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Professor
of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center,
Philadelphia, PA, USA
