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Aids to the Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System

  • 6th Edition - April 14, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Michael O'Brien
  • Language: English

For more than 80 years this unique short atlas has been the go-to guide to the examination of patients with lesions of the peripheral nerves and nerve roots – appreciated by gener… Read more

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Description

For more than 80 years this unique short atlas has been the go-to guide to the examination of patients with lesions of the peripheral nerves and nerve roots – appreciated by generations of students and experienced practitioners alike.

First published in its original form in 1943 and updated in its sixth edition by highly respected author Michael O’Brien, this book is the perfect companion for all those involved or caring for patients with peripheral nerve injuries and other neuromuscular disorders. It covers mononeuropathies, peripheral nerve lesions, examination techniques and anatomy of the peripheral nervous system, all illustrated with excellent diagrams and high-quality photographs.

Aids to the Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System now comes with the complete electronic version for the first time, for easy anytime, anywhere access.

Key features

  • Illustrated with exceptionally clear photographs, accompanied by simple anatomical diagrams to aid comprehension
  • Useful tables of the innervation of muscles and the muscle and cutaneous distribution of peripheral nerves

Readership

Medical students; Junior doctors. Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology or Neuromuscular trainees and practitioners

Table of contents

Common Compression and Entrapment Neuropathies
The Spine and Spinal Roots
Spinal Accessory Nerve
Brachial Plexus
Musculocutaneous Nerve
Axillary Nerve
Radial Nerve
Median Nerve
Ulnar Nerve
Lumbosacral Plexus
Nerves of The Lower Limb
Dermatomes
Nerve and Main Root Supply of Muscles
Commonly Tested Movements

Product details

  • Edition: 6
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 7, 2022
  • Language: English

About the editor

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Michael O'Brien

Affiliations and expertise
Emeritus Physician for Nervous Diseases, Department of Neurology, Guys Hospital, London, UK