
Focal Neuropathies
- 1st Edition, Volume 201 - April 30, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editor: Colin Chalk
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 1 0 8 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 1 0 9 - 3
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Request a sales quoteFacial Neuropathies, Volume 202 summarizes research and treatment on focal neuropathies to update clinicians on nerve biology and new diagnostic techniques to guide investigation and treatment of mononeuropathies. The book explores research broadly applicable to all types of mononeuropathies as well as individual mononeuropathy syndromes. Chapters on individual mononeuropathies include anatomy, causes, controversial diagnoses, and current or potential future treatments.
- Summarizes new research on treatment for focal neuropathies
- Differentiates and advises on controversial diagnoses
- Includes neuropathies by location as well as syndrome or type of neuropathy
- Covers biology, diagnosis, imaging, etiology, and treatment
Clinical neurologists
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Series Page
- Copyright
- Handbook of Clinical Neurology 3rd Series
- Foreword
- Preface
- Contributors
- Chapter 1 Hallmarks of peripheral nerve injury and regeneration
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Wallerian and Wallerian-Like Degeneration and Path-Clearing
- Cellular and Molecular Reprogramming of the Distal Nerve Stump
- Local Translation, Intra-Axonal Transport, and Axon Guidance
- Regenerative Priming of Neurons
- Molecular Mechanisms for Nerve Regeneration and Potential Therapeutic Opportunities
- Summary
- Acknowledgments
- Reference
- Chapter 2 The role of imaging in focal neuropathies
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Basic Principles of Nerve Ultrasound
- Basic Principles of Magnetic Resonance Neurography
- Ultrasound or MR Neurography
- Imaging of the Median Nerve
- Imaging of the Ulnar Nerve
- Imaging of the Radial Nerve
- Imaging of the Brachial Plexus
- Imaging of the Common Fibular Nerve
- Imaging of the Tibial Nerve
- Imaging of the Sciatic Nerve, Femoral Nerve, and Lumbosacral Plexus
- Imaging of the Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve
- Imaging in Peripheral Nerve Trauma
- Imaging of Peripheral Nerve Tumors
- Imaging in Inflammatory Neuropathies
- Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 3 The role of electrodiagnosis in focal neuropathies
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Role of EDX Testing in Mononeuropathies
- Pathophysiology of Nerve Injury Relevant to EDX Findings
- Role of NCS in Mononeuropathies
- Motor NCS
- Role of Short-Segment Stimulation “Inching” Motor NCS Studies
- Sensory NCS
- Limitations and Pitfalls of NCS
- Role of Needle Electromyography (EMG) in Mononeuropathies
- Types and Significance of Needle EMG Abnormalities
- Limitations and Pitfalls of Needle EMG
- Role of EDX in Grading Severity of Mononeuropathies
- Role of EDX Testing in Monitoring Mononeuropathies
- EDX Testing Compared to Nerve Imaging in Mononeuropathies
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 4 Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Diagnosis
- Management
- Controversies and Avenues for Future Research
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5 Other median neuropathies
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Congenital Variants
- Hereditary and Acquired Disorders
- Focal Lesions of the Median Nerve
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6 Ulnar neuropathy
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Clinical Features
- Pathogenesis of Ulnar Nerve Injury
- Natural History of Ulnar Neuropathy
- Diagnosis
- Management
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 7 Radial neuropathy
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 8 Axillary and musculocutaneous neuropathies
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Axillary Neuropathy
- Musculocutaneous Neuropathy
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 9 Fibular (peroneal) neuropathy
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Clinical Features of Fibular Neuropathy
- Etiology of Fibular Neuropathy
- Electrodiagnosis of Common Fibular Neuropathy
- Imaging
- Management
- Prognosis of Fibular Neuropathy
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 10 Sciatic and tibial neuropathies
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Anatomy: Sciatic Nerve
- Anatomy: Fibular Nerve
- Anatomy: Tibial Nerve
- Distal Sciatic Nerve Injuries with Primarily Fibular > Tibial Nerve Involvement
- Compressive Neuropathies
- Tarsal Tunnel and Ankle
- Nerve Reconstruction and the Electromyographer
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 11 Femoral and obturator neuropathies
- Abstract
- The Femoral Nerve
- The Obturator Nerve
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 12 Meralgia paresthetica
- Abstract
- Nerve Anatomy
- Clinical Features
- Epidemiology and Risk Factors
- Types of Injuries
- Investigations
- Treatment and Prognosis
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 13 Piriformis syndrome
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Nomenclature
- Anatomy
- Etiology
- Clinical Presentation: Symptoms and Signs
- Provocative Physical Examination Maneuvers
- Diagnostic Criteria
- Ultrasound
- Bone Scan
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- MR Neurography
- Treatment
- Injections (Diagnosis and Treatment)
- Injection Techniques
- Epidural Injections
- Hydrodissection
- Surgery
- Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 14 Surgery for mononeuropathies
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Relevant Nerve Surgical Anatomy and Structure
- Brief Biology of Nerve Injury and Regeneration
- Nerve Injury Grading and Consequences for Surgical Management
- Routine Stepwise Approach
- General Approach to Evaluation and Management
- Imaging
- Surgical Considerations in Nerve Entrapment
- Nerve Injury Surgery and Timing of Intervention
- Nerve Transfers
- Neuroma and Neuroma-in-continuity Specific Considerations
- Excision and Grafting
- Nerve and Tendon Transfer Combined Approach
- Innovative Current and Future Directions
- References
- Chapter 15 Peripheral nerve tumors
- Abstract
- Schwannoma
- Neurofibroma
- Perineurioma
- Hybrid Nerve Sheath Tumor
- Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
- Malignant Melanotic Nerve Sheath Tumour
- Cauda Equina Neuroendocrine Tumor (Previously Paraganglioma)
- References
- Chapter 16 Focal inflammatory neuropathies
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Focal Autoimmune Neuropathies
- Focal Nonsystemic Vasculitic Neuropathies
- Etiology and pathogenesis
- Investigations
- Treatment and Prognosis
- Sarcoidosis
- Focal Infectious Neuropathies
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 201
- Published: April 30, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 312
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323901086
- eBook ISBN: 9780323901093
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Colin Chalk
Colin Chalk graduated from McGill University (MD,CM 1984), trained in neurology at Mayo Clinic and Oxford University, and completed a fellowship in peripheral nerve diseases at Mayo Clinic. He returned to McGill in 1991. From 2004 to 2019 he was the Director of the Division of Neurology, Montréal General Hospital. He runs peripheral neuropathy and myasthenia gravis clinics at the Montréal General Hospital, and is in charge of the Montréal General’s EMG laboratory. He also has a major administrative and teaching role in the McGill Faculty of Medicine’s undergraduate medical curriculum. His scholarly work in neuromuscular disease includes several Cochrane reviews, participation in multicentre clinical trials, and papers on clinical aspects of neuromuscular disease.
Affiliations and expertise
Montréal General Hospital, Department of Neurology & Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, CanadaRead Focal Neuropathies on ScienceDirect