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Atlas of Peripheral Nerve Surgery

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  • 2nd Edition - November 29, 2012
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Alan R. Hudson, David G. Kline, Daniel H. Kim
  • Language: English

Now in its second edition and featuring a brand-new layout, Atlas of Peripheral Nerve Surgery continues to be the surgical atlas dedicated to the field of peripheral nerves. This… Read more

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Now in its second edition and featuring a brand-new layout, Atlas of Peripheral Nerve Surgery continues to be the surgical atlas dedicated to the field of peripheral nerves. This neurosurgery reference presents surgical steps laid out step by step in a highly readable and accessible format, making it an ideal resource for trainees and busy surgeons alike.

Key features

  • Gain a well-rounded understanding of today's latest knowledge
  • concerning the various types of nerve lesions and their management.

Readership

Neurosurgeons, Fellows, Orthopedists, Plastic Surgeons, Neurologists, General Surgeons

Table of contents

1. Supraclavicular Plexus

2. Clavicular Plexus

3. Infraclavicular Plexus

4. Axillary Nerve

5. Musculocutaneous Nerve

6. Posterior Subscapular Approach to Plexus
Operative Techniques
Surgical Exposure

7. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Dissection

8. Cervical Sympathectomy

9. Suprascapular Nerve

10. Accessory Nerve Injury

11. Nerve Transfers for Brachial Plexus Injury
Accessory Nerve to Suprascapular Nerve
Pectoral Branches (Medial) to Musculocutaneous Nerve
Intercostal Nerves to Musculocutaneous Nerve
Descending Cervical Plexus to Upper and Middle Trunk

12. Ulnar Nerve
Arm and Elbow
Wrist and Hand

13. Radial Nerve
Upper Arm (Radial Nerve)
Elbow and Forearm (Posterior Interosseous and Superficial Sensory Nerves)
Posterior Approach (Radial and/or Axillary Nerves)

14. Median Nerve
Arm
Elbow and Foreman
Wrist and Hand

15. Sural Nerve

16. Sciatic Nerve
Pelvic Plexus Origins
Buttock
Thigh

17. Tibial Nerve
Popliteal Fossa and Leg
Posterior Tibial Nerve at Ankle and Foot

18. Peroneal Nerve

19. Femoral Nerve Including Pelvic Origins

20. Ilioinguinal, Iliohypogastric and Genitofemoral Nerves
Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve

21. Surgical Techniques
External Neurolysis
Internal Neurolysis

22. Stimulation and Nerve Action Potential Recording

23. Epineurial Suture

24. Split Nerve Repair

25. Graft Repair

26. Operative Steps for Neural Sheath Tumors and Lumbar Sympathectomy
Benign Neural Sheath Tumors
Malignant Neural Sheath Tumors
Lumbar Sympathectomy
Appendix

Review quotes

"This is a simple, straightforward, illustrative reference. It is exclusively the authors' experience and approaches and, since the authors have spent their lives dedicated to the field, their experiences are unlimited. There are no references or bibliography. This is a great reference for all surgical practitioners in this field."- Ramsis Ghaly, MD, FACS (Ghaly Neurosurgical Associates) 4 star Doody rating!

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: December 12, 2013
  • Language: English

About the authors

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David G. Kline

Affiliations and expertise
Boyd Professor and Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA

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Daniel H. Kim

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Director of Spinal Neurosurgery and Reconstructive Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

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