About this book

No other book covers as extensively all aspects of peripheral nerve surgery. This includes the pathology and pathophysiology of compression neuropathies, traumatic nerve lesions and nerve tumours, and their treatment with various techniques. All body regions are described adequately. The second part of the book deals with palliative surgery for reconstruction of lost function. This includes a comprehensive array of muscle and tendon transfers, functional muscle transplantation and intramuscular neurotisation.

Written for:

Neurosurgeons, surgical orthopedists, neurologists, plastic surgeons, doctors working in the field of emergency medicine

Keywords:
Microsurgery
Nerve Lesion
Nerve Recovery
Nerve Tumor
Peripheral Nerve
Timing of Treatment

Table of contents

I. Common Remarks: Historical Development of Peripheral Nerve Surgery. Anatomy and Histo-Reaction of Traumatised Nerves. Clinical Presentation of Nerve Lesion. Scientific Outlook.- II. Special Remarks: Entrapment Syndromes. Trauma Related Limb Nerve Lesions. Facial Nerve. Nerve Tumours. Pain Related to Nerve Trauma. References on Peripheral Nerve Surgery.- III. Muscle and Tendon Transfer in Peripheral Nerve Lesions.