Book description
Here is the first book to lead you through operative exposures of all
the major peripheral nerves in the body using actual dissections.
Covering patient positioning, relevant anatomy, and surgical exposures
of both the upper and lower extremities, it provides the step-by-step
approach and visual orientation needed to effectively map out a surgical
strategy. Special features:The first book to use full-color actual
dissections as an operative guide to peripheral nerve surgeryIn-depth
coverage of all related anatomyValuable information on nerves such as
brachial plexus, axillary, ulnar, femoral, sciatic, tibial, plantar, and
many othersPearls and pitfalls that offer valuable tips and insights
from the author's extensive clinical experienceCombining the graphic
strength of an atlas with the procedural guidelines of a text, this book
is ideal for neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, plastic and
reconstructive surgeons, and general surgeons who need to refresh their
memory on a specific exposure, as well as a useful primer on operative
steps for beginners. It is also a valuable board review and course book
for neurosurgery residents who are required to have a full understanding
of the peripheral nervous system. "An essential practical book
for both the frequent and the infrequent peripheral nerve surgeon. Ideal
of all residents and surgeons who perform surgery on peripheral nerves,
this operative guide effectively: 1) reviews nerve anatomy and relevant
surrounding vascular and bone anatomy; 2) considers the issues pertinent
to the planning of a successful operation; and 3) details the operations
with vivid color photographs of cadaveric dissections. The efficient and
logical organization of the book and its chapters eases the reader into
the complexities of peripheral nerve surgery. Using concise text
supplemented with illustrative photographs, each chapter begins with a
narrative of the basic nerve anatomy followed by a description of the
surgery. ..The color photographs of the cadavers illustrating the nerve
in situ aid the reader's visual orientation. The "pearls"
regarding anatomical pitfalls are particularly forthcoming within the
text and the figure legends. The prose is concise and in the style of a
detailed operative note. To the delight of the novice surgeon, Dr.
Maniker transforms confounding surgical procedures into understandable
ones; to intrigue the experienced surgeon, he presents ample nuances.
This book will be used in venues varying from the office to the
operating room, and it is most certainly worth its asking price."
--Journal of Neurosurgery_x000D_ _x000D_ ''This is an excellent book
that should be kept in orthopedic, surgical, and neurosurgical
libraries.'' -- Doody's Book Review_x000D_ _x000D_ "Numerous colour
photographs...The text is well writted and clearly referenced to the
photographs. Practical hints for positioning and problems experienced in
dissection are noted within the text...a good quality
publication."--ANZ Journal of Surgery_x000D_ _x000D_ "...This
is an excellent text with superb anatomical dissections. The level of
detail certainly goes beyond that found in standard neurosurgical text
books; therefore this would be a useful addition to a department library
or, alternatively a very useful adjunct to the reference knowledge base
of anyone devoting time to surgery of the peripheral nerves. This text
would be useful for trainees who would certainly benefit from the
detailed description of the more common exposures of the peripheral
nerves as well as giving information on the more complex nerves and the
skills required for exposure. ..would appeal to orthopaedic and
reconstructive surgeons and indeed to general surgeons."--Acta
Neurochirugica Chief of Neurosurgery, Beth Israel Medical Center, New
York, NY, USA
