| Description |
1 online resource (xxii, 409 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Anatomy of the Peripheral Nerve System; 2.1 Macroscopic Anatomy of the Peripheral Nerve System and Variations; 2.2 Microscopic Anatomy of the Peripheral Nerve System; References; Chapter 3: Pathophysiology of Nerve Lesions; 3.1 Degrees of Nerve Lesion; 3.2 Types of Secondary Scar Tissue Reaction; References; Chapter 4: Clinical Presentation of Focal Nerve Lesions; 4.1 Diagnosis, Assessment, and Completion; 4.2 Pain Related Focal Neuropathies; 4.3 Conclusions; References |
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Chapter 5: Electrodiagnostic Testing of the Peripheral Nerves5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Types of Nerve Fibers Assessable with EDX; 5.3 Motor Nerve Conduction Studies; 5.3.1 Technique and Parameters; 5.3.2 Demyelinating Disorders; 5.3.3 Axonal Disorders; 5.4 Sensory Nerve Conduction Studies; 5.4.1 Technique and Parameters; 5.4.2 Demyelination Disorders; 5.4.3 Axonal Disorders; 5.5 Long Latency Reflexes (F-Waves); 5.5.1 Technique and Parameters; 5.5.2 Clinical Application; 5.6 Needle Electromyography; 5.6.1 Technique and Parameters in Healthy Subjects; 5.6.1.1 Normal Findings at Rest |
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5.6.1.2 Normal Findings During Voluntary MuscleContraction of Minimal Force; 5.6.1.3 Normal Findings During Voluntary Muscle Contraction of Maximal Force; 5.6.2 Needle Electromyography in Focal and Generalized Neuropathies; 5.6.2.1 Findings at Rest; 5.6.2.2 Findings During Voluntary Muscle Contraction of Minimal Force; 5.6.2.3 Findings During Voluntary Muscle Contraction of Maximal Force; 5.7 Limitations and Pitfalls; 5.8 Conclusions; References; Chapter 6: Imaging of the Peripheral Nerves; 6.1 High Resolution Ultrasound (HRUS); 6.1.1 Introduction; 6.1.2 Minimum Technical Requirements |
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6.1.3 Examination Technique6.1.4 Ultrasound Anatomy of the Normal Peripheral Nerve; 6.1.5 Application to Entrapment Neuropathies; 6.1.6 Application to Focal Traumatic Nerve Lesions; 6.1.7 Application to Ganglion Cysts, Nerve-Sheath-Tumors, and Other Intraneural Space-Occupying Lesions; 6.1.8 Application to Polyneuropathies; 6.1.9 Application to Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks; 6.1.10 Secondary Alterations of the Muscle Following Nerve Damage; 6.1.11 Conclusions; 6.2 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR Neurography); 6.2.1 Introduction and Technical Notes |
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6.2.2 Technical Requirements and Examination Sequences6.2.3 Normal and Pathologically Changed Peripheral Nerve on MRN; 6.2.4 Specific Conditions; 6.2.5 Application to Entrapment Neuropathies; 6.2.6 Application to Nerve Injuries; 6.2.7 Application to Ganglion Cysts, Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors, and Other Intraneural Space-Occupying Lesions; 6.2.8 Application to Polyneuropathies; 6.2.9 Secondary Alterations of the Muscle Following Nerve Damage; 6.2.10 Conclusions; References; Chapter 7: Surgical Treatment of Focal Neuropathies; 7.1 Technical Implications; 7.1.1 Conclusions |
| Summary |
This manual offers step-by-step illustrations of every relevant surgical procedure for peripheral nerve lesions. It also provides advice on differential diagnosis from inflammatory neuropathies, which will assist in avoiding false indications for surgery |
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neurologie |
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neurology |
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chirurgie |
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surgery |
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pijn |
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pain |
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geneeskunde |
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medicine |
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volksgezondheid |
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public health |
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orthopedie |
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orthopaedics |
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Medicine (General) |
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Geneeskunde (algemeen) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed December 22, 2014) |
| Subject |
Nerves, Peripheral -- Diseases.
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Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Nerves, Peripheral -- Diseases
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Böhm, Josef, author
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Schelle, Thomas, author
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| ISBN |
9783642547805 |
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364254780X |
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3642547796 |
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9783642547799 |
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