Book description
Highly Commended in Neurology by the British Medical Association, 2007
This book is an anatomically based guide to locating and diagnosing
peripheral nerve entrapment and injuries, complete with all the
fundamental science concepts and diagnostic techniques the clinician
needs to address injuries in the upper and lower extremities of the
body. Full-color photographs and easy-to-digest schematic illustrations
aid the comprehension of complex anatomy and its variations, and help
the reader learn the examination techniques described in the book. Highlights:
Step-by-step descriptions supplemented by 150 full color
illustrations and photographs guide the reader through the examination
techniques
Thorough review of the anatomy of each peripheral nerve helps the
reader gain a firm understanding of normal structure essential for
recognizing and diagnosing injury
Emphasis on the most common anatomical variations in the peripheral
nervous system prepares the reader for the full range of clinical
scenarios
Descriptions of the brachial and lumbosacral plexi in the context of
their major branches allows the reader to fully grasp complicated
structures
Examination of Peripheral Nerve Injuries
addresses the needs of residents, fellows, trainees, and students in a
range of specialties including neurology, orthopedics, neurosurgery,
rehabilitation medicine, plastic surgery, hand surgery, peripheral nerve
surgery, physical therapy, pain management and primary care. Residents
seeking an excellent board review in this area will appreciate the
concise format and the wealth of information contained in this book.
"This book is written succinctly, remains comprehensive in scope,
and is exceptionally well organized, easy to read, and well illustrated.
This book is similar to Greenberg's Handbook of Neurosurgery in which
the essentials are distilled and concisely presented. The anatomy,
function (as shown by the clinical examination), and clinical syndromes
are described beautifully using a combination of text, schematic
illustrations, and photographs of subjects under actual examinations. In
summary, this gem of a book provides both the novice and seasoned
clinician with a means of rapidly learning and reviewing the essentials
of peripheral nerve anatomy and function in an extremely succinct and
well-organized form. It is aptly named and its price (. 95) makes it a
bargain. It can be conveniently carried in one's coat or jacket pocket
where it deserves to be."--Journal of Neurosurgery_x000D_ _x000D_
"Careful focus to detail and the wealth of information useful for
the trainee or for the more experienced clinician wishing a little
refreshing of knowledge."--Journal of Hand Surgery_x000D_ _x000D_
"This book is well organized, user friendly, and is small and light
enough to fit into the pocket of a lab coat. The photographs and
illustrations help to clearly convey salient concepts. ..An excellent
reference."--Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical
Therapy_x000D_ _x000D_ "A very effective book for the evaluation of
nerve deficits associated with trauma. The sequences of examination are
given in a well integrated and logical fashion. The photographs of the
examination maneuvers are truly instructive, and add up to the best
gallery of such illustrations I have seen. ..Recommend[ed]..to anyone
learning or teaching the diagnosis of peripheral nerve
injuries."--Microsurgery_x000D_ _x000D_ "High-quality
illustrations..easy to read through and understand."--Doody's Book
Reviews Department of Neurosurgery, New York University School of
Medicine, New York, NY, USA
