An authoritative guide on peripheral nerve surgery from a leader in the fieldRepresenting 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. - 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
- 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
Table of ContentsMenu of Accompanying Videos Preface Acknowledgments List of Contributors - Chapter 1: Anatomy and Physiology for the Peripheral Nerve Surgeon
Matthew D. Wood, Philip J. Johnson, and Terence M. Myckatyn - Chapter 2: Evaluation of the Patient with Nerve Injury or Nerve Compression
Christine B. Novak - Chapter 3: The Electrodiagnostic Examination with Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Mark A. Ferrante and Asa J. Wilbourn - Chapter 4: Nerve Repair and Grafting
Kirsty U. Boyd and Ida K. Fox - Chapter 5: Nerve Transfer for the Forearm and Hand
Renata V. Weber and Kristen M. Davidge - Chapter 6: Nerve Transfer Procedures for Tetraplegia
Kristen M. Davidge and Ida K. Fox - Chapter 7: Nerve Autograft Substitutes: Conduits and Processed Allografts
Amy M. Moore, Wilson Z. Ray, and Philip J. Johnson - Chapter 8: Peripheral Nerve Allotransplantation
Amy M. Moore, Wilson Z. Ray, and Philip J. Johnson - Chapter 9: Neuropathies of the Median Nerve
Kristen M. Davidge and Douglas M. Sammer - Chapter 10:Ulnar Nerve Entrapment and Injury
Kristen M. Davidge and Kirsty U. Boyd - Chapter 11:Radial Nerve Entrapment and Injury
Kirsty U. Boyd, Linda T. Dvali, J. Megan Patterson, Brendan M. Patterson, and Kristen M. Davidge - Chapter 12:Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Stephen H. Colbert - Chapter 13:Injury and Compression Neuropathy in the Lower Extremity
Kirsty U. Boyd and Justin M. Brown - Chapter 14:Brachial Plexus Injuries
Thomas H.H. Tung and Amy M. Moor - Chapter 15:Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Palsy
Alison K. Snyder-Warwick and Gregory H. Borschel - Chapter 16:Facial Nerve Injury
Gregory H. Borschel, Tessa A. Hadlock, Christine B. Novak, and Alison K. Snyder-Warwick - Chapter 17:Tendon Transfer for Failed Nerve Injuries
J. Megan Patterson, Martin I. Boyer, Charles A. Goldfarb, and Douglas M. Sammer - Chapter 18:Tumors of the Peripheral Nervous System
John R. Barbour and Kirsty U. Boyd - Chapter 19:Surgical Management of Chronic Headaches, Migraines, and Neuralgias
Ivica Ducic - Chapter 20:Painful Sequelae of Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Steven H. Colbert
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