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Nerve surgery / [edited by] Susan E. Mackinnon ; contributing editor, Andrew Yee.
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- Book
- Series:
- Thieme clinical collections.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Nerves, Peripheral--Surgery.
- Nerves, Peripheral.
- Nerves, Peripheral--Wounds and injuries.
- Peripheral Nervous System Diseases--surgery.
- Surgery, Plastic--methods.
- Decompression, Surgical.
- Nerve Transfer.
- Peripheral Nerves--anatomy & histology.
- Peripheral Nervous System--injuries.
- Medical Subjects:
- Peripheral Nervous System Diseases--surgery.
- Surgery, Plastic--methods.
- Decompression, Surgical.
- Nerve Transfer.
- Peripheral Nerves--anatomy & histology.
- Peripheral Nervous System--injuries.
- Genre:
- Fulltext.
- Internet Resources.
- Electronic books.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Thieme, [2015]
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- Representing the treatment and management philosophy of Dr. Susan Mackinnon, Nerve Surgery provides extensive coverage of innovative surgical options as well as guidance on the management of complicated compression neuropathies. In addition to detailed information on tried-and-true as well as cutting-edge surgical techniques, it contains chapters on the basic principles of nerve surgery, such as Anatomy and Physiology for the Peripheral Nerve Surgeon and Evaluation of the Patient with Nerve Injury or Nerve Compression. Key Features: More than 850 compelling full-color figures and photographs demonstrate key concepts, Videos narrated by Dr. Mackinnon are available online, Coverage of important conditions that can be treated non-operatively, such as neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome and multilevel compression neuropathy, Strategies and secondary procedures for failed nerve surgeries, Dr. Mackinnon provides tips on how she manages complicated pain problems. This book is a core reference for all plastic surgeons, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, hand surgeons, residents, and allied health specialists treating patients with nerve injuries.
- Contents:
- Chapter 1: Anatomy and Physiology for the Peripheral Nerve Surgeon
- Chapter 2: Evaluation of the Patient with Nerve Injury or Nerve Compression
- Chapter 3: The Electrodiagnostic Examination with Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Chapter 4: Nerve Repair and Grafting
- Chapter 5: Nerve Transfer for the Forearm and Hand
- Chapter 6: Nerve Transfer Procedures for Tetraplegia
- Chapter 7: Nerve Autograft Substitutes: Conduits and Processed Allografts
- Chapter 8: Peripheral Nerve Allotransplantation
- Chapter 9: Median Nerve Entrapment and Injury
- Chapter 10: Ulnar Nerve Entrapment and Injury
- Chapter 11: Radial Nerve Entrapment and Injury
- Chapter 12: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Chapter 13: Injury and Compression Neuropathy in the Lower Extremity
- Chapter 14: Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Chapter 15: Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Chapter 16: Facial Nerve Injury
- Chapter 17: Tendon Transfers for Functional Reconstruction
- Chapter 18: Tumors of the Peripheral Nervous System
- Chapter 19: Surgical Management of Chronic Headaches, Migraines, and Neuralgias
- Chapter 20: Painful Sequelae of Peripheral Nerve Injuries.
- Notes:
- Part of the Thieme Clinical Collections.
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 9781604062823
- 1604062827
- OCLC:
- 911002842
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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