Treating Nerve Injuries: A Comprehensive Guide

By esteemed authors Daniel H. Kim MD FACS, Rajiv Midha, Judith Ann Murovic, Robert J. Spinner MD, and Robert Teil, this indispensable reference provides expert insights on treating nerve injuries, entrapments, and tumors in both upper and lower extremities.

Comprehensive Coverage of Nerve Injuries

This extensively updated edition features fresh perspectives from five new authors, offering a well-rounded understanding of peripheral nerve injuries and their treatment. Abundant case studies, descriptive examples of major peripheral nerve injuries and other lesions, and outcome analyses empower you to implement the most appropriate treatment plan for each individual patient.

Proven Approaches and Surgical Techniques

Established approaches to the surgical treatment of major peripheral nerve injuries, entrapments, and tumors provide clear guidance on performing each procedure. The all-new full-color design throughout offers exceptional visual guidance on surgical techniques, illuminating every detail.

In-Depth Outcome Analyses and Discussions

In-depth outcome analyses, based on case studies, and discussions on how available outcome data affect management help you determine the best treatment protocols. New chapters on Iatrogenic Nerve Injuries and Anesthetic and Positional Palsies keep you current on the latest developments in the field.

Expanded Coverage and Essential Updates

Expanded coverage on suprascapular nerve injury and entrapment, as well as many other essential updates, put the latest knowledge at your disposal. Five new authors, well-trained in the field, offer fresh perspectives on treating nerve injuries.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of peripheral nerve injuries, entrapments, and tumors
• Abundant case studies and outcome analyses
• Proven approaches to surgical treatment
• New chapters on Iatrogenic Nerve Injuries and Anesthetic and Positional Palsies
• Expanded coverage on suprascapular nerve injury and entrapment
• Full-color design for exceptional visual guidance

Product Details:

Publisher: Saunders

Edition: 2nd edition

Publication Date: December 12, 2007

Language: English

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 528

ISBN-10: 072169537X

ISBN-13: 978-0721695372