Nerve Injuries

by Kline, David G., M.D.; Midha, Rajiv, M.D.; Murovic, Judith A., M.D.; Spinner, Robert J., M.D.

• ISBN13: 9780721695372
• ISBN10: 072169537X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-11-28
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co

Summary

The new edition of this indispensable reference features the clinical experience of seasoned experts coupled with fresh perspectives from five new authors, providing you with well-rounded, up-to-date coverage on treating all aspects of nerve injuries. Abundant case studies, descriptive examples of major peripheral nerve injuries and other lesions, and outcome analyses help you implement the most appropriate treatment plan for each individual patient. Plus, the all new full-color design throughout offers exceptional visual guidance on surgical techniques. Proved approaches to the surgical treatment of major peripheral nerve injuries, entrapments, and tumors of both the upper and lower extremities make it easy to understand and perform every procedure. In-depth outcome analysesbased on case studiesand discussions on how the available outcome data affect management help you determine the best treatment protocols. New chapters on Iatrogenic Nerve Injuries and Anesthetic and Positional Palsies keep you current. Expanded coverage on suprascapular nerve injury and entrapment, as well as many other essential updates put the latest knowledge at your disposal. Five new authors, well-trained in the field, offer you fresh perspectives. Step-by-step surgical techniques now in full color illuminate every detail.

Table of Contents

Selected Basic Considerations

Mechanisms and Pathology of Injury

Clinical and Electrical Evaluation

Grading Results, Professor David G. Kline and Dr Robert Tiel

Nerve Action potential (NAP) Recordings

Operative Care and Techniques

Radial Nerve

Median Nerve

Ulnar Nerve

Combined Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries

Lower Extremity Nerve Injuries

Brachial Plexus Anatomy and Pre-Operative Physiology

Suprascapular nerve injury and entrapment

Lacerations of the Brachial Plexus

Gunshot Wounds to the Brachial Plexus

Stretch Inuries to Brachial Plexus

Plexus Birth Palsies

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Accessory Nerve

Reconstructive Procedures

Pain of Nerve Origin

Anesthetic and Positional Palsies

Tumors Involving Nerve

Iatrogenic Injury To Peripheral Nerve

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