Stephen Russell

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    Examination of Peripheral Nerve Injuries: An Anatomical Approach

    Stephen Russell

    Examination of Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Second Edition, is an updated version of an anatomically based guide that teaches neurosurgeons how to properly examine a patient with a suspected focal neuropathy. This new edition contains unique, full-color illustrations that, along with high-quality photographs, help readers master the details of performing specific procedures and examinations on patients with peripheral nerve injuries.Key Features: More than 80 new full-color illustrations guide the reader through each techniquePhotographs illustrate muscular examination techniquesAnatomical relationships are emphasized throughout the bookFocuses on the most common anatomical variations, using both schematic figures and simplified text descriptions to facilitate learningNeurosurgeons and neurologists, as well as residents in these specialties, will read this book cover to cover and refer to it whenever they are preparing to examine patients with complex peripheral nerve injuries.

    Examination of Peripheral Nerve Injuries

    Stephen Russell

    Highly Commended in Neurology by the British Medical Association, 2007 This book is an anatomically based guide to locating and diagnosing peripheral nerve entrapment and injuries, complete with all the fundamental science concepts and diagnostic techniques the clinician needs 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:<li>Step-by-step descriptions supplemented by 150 full color illustrations and photographs guide the reader through the examination techniques </li><li>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 </li><li>Emphasis on the most common anatomical variations in the peripheral nervous system prepares the reader for the full range of clinical scenarios </li><li>Descriptions of the brachial and lumbosacral plexi in the context of their major branches allows the reader to fully grasp complicated structures </li><i>Examination of Peripheral Nerve Injuries</i> 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.