Examination of Peripheral Nerve Injuries

The premier reference on examining patients with peripheral nerve injuries!
Examination of Peripheral Nerve Injuries: An Anatomical Approach is an anatomically-based guide to locating and diagnosing peripheral nerve entrapment and injuries. Concise text descriptions facilitate rapid review of the fundamental science and diagnostic techniques needed to address injuries in the upper and lower extremities of the body. Full-color photographs and easy-to-digest schematic illustrations aid the comprehension of complex anatomy and its variations, and help the reader learn the examination techniques described in the book.
Highlights of this text:
- Step-by-step descriptions supplemented by 150 full-color illustrations and photographs guide the reader through the examination techniques
- Thorough review of the anatomy of each peripheral nerve helps the reader gain a firm understanding of normal structure essential for recognizing and diagnosing injury
- Emphasis on the most common anatomical variations in the peripheral nervous system prepares the reader for the full range of clinical scenarios
- Descriptions of the brachial and lumbosacral plexi in the context of their major branches allows the reader to fully grasp complicated structuresExamination of Peripheral Nerve Injuries addresses the needs of residents, fellows, trainees, and students in a range of specialties including neurology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, rehabilitation medicine, plastic surgery, hand surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, physical therapy, pain management and primary care. Residents seeking an excellent board review in this area will appreciate the concise format and the wealth of information contained in this book.