Focal Peripheral Neuropathies : Imaging, Neurological, and Neurosurgical Approaches

Every neurosurgeon as well as many surgeons in other disciplines, including plastic and orthopedic surgeons, may unexpectedly be confronted with an entrapment syndrome or a nerve trauma. With a view to preventing costly transfers to expert clinics, this manual for practitioners offers optimized step-by-step figures illustrating how best to approach every relevant nerve lesion. Clear advice is also provided on differential diagnosis from inflammatory neuropathies, which will assist in avoiding false indications for surgery. This is a true manual for practitioners that offers excellent guidance for all surgeons while in the operating theater. Front Matter....Pages i-xxii Introduction....Pages 1-2 Anatomy of the Peripheral Nerve System....Pages 3-9 Pathophysiology of Nerve Lesions....Pages 11-15 Clinical Presentation of Focal Nerve Lesions....Pages 17-24 Electrodiagnostic Testing of the Peripheral Nerves....Pages 25-56 Imaging of the Peripheral Nerves....Pages 57-122 Surgical Treatment of Focal Neuropathies....Pages 123-129 Nerve Entrapment at Shoulder and Arm....Pages 131-250 Nerve Entrapment at Trunk and Leg....Pages 251-336 Generalized or Multifocal Disorders Occasionally Mimicking Focal Neuropathies....Pages 337-364 Focal Nerve Trauma....Pages 365-378 Nerve Torsion (Rotation)....Pages 379-380 Nerve Tumors....Pages 381-392 Focal Tumor-Like Lesions....Pages 393-402 Back Matter....Pages 403-409 This manual offers step-by-step illustrations of every relevant surgical procedure for peripheral nerve lesions. It also provides advice on differential diagnosis from inflammatory neuropathies, which will assist in avoiding false indications for surgery Go��tz Penkert, Josef Bo��hm, Thomas Schelle. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.