Full Description
This book focuses on the anatomy of the peripheral nervous system. Using the latest 3D-computer graphic modeling techniques, the author developed the innovative NEURO 3D LOCATORTM concept, which provides 3D in-vivo ultrasound images of peripheral nerve architectures, allowing readers to develop a mental real-time 3D GPS of the peripheral nervous system. This new edition is an extended version of the "Student edition" dedicated to Experts and is divided into three main parts: The first part describes fundamental concepts, from immunohistochemistry to limb innervation, and includes a detailed evaluation of the morphofunctional anatomy of the peripheral nerves. It also presents relevant data on neuromuscular transmission, from both classic and recent literature, to enable readers to gain an understanding the physiology and pathology of peripheral nerves as well as the prospects of repair. The second section addresses the upper limb, the brachialplexus and related peripheral nerves, while the third section focuses on the lower limb, the lumbosacral plexus and related peripheral nerves. By providing MRI sections related to the drawings and the descriptions of main nerve injuries, it facilitates radiological interpretation and clinical learning. The book also features detailed descriptions of surgical approaches and the ultrasound anatomy of the limbs, and includes supplementary material on applications to peripheral nerve stimulation, surgical procedures and interventional pain medicine techniques. Presenting high-quality 3D videos showing the progression of the ultrasound probe in real-time, synchronized with live ultrasound views and enhanced with anatomical computerized graphic layers, as well as over 500 outstanding full-color 2D and 3D illustrations, and access to than 100 practical videos, this unique book is a valuable resource for anesthesiologists, radiologists, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neuromodulators, physiatrists, pain physicians and rheumatologists. It will also appeal to the medical community in general.
Contents
Part I. Morphological and Functional Anatomy of the Peripheral Nerve.- Chapter 1. The Normal Nerve. Chapter 2. The Injured Nerve.- Chapter 3. The Plexus.- Part II Nerves of the Upper Limb.- Chapter 4. The Brachial Plexus.- Chapter 5. The Axillary Nerve.- Chapter 6. The Musculocutaneous Nerve.- Chapter 7. The Radial Nerve.- Chapter 8. The Median Nerve.- Chapter 9. The Ulnar Nerve.- Chapter 10. The Suprascapular Nerve.- Chapter 11. The Long Thoracic Nerve.- Part III Nerves of the lower limb.- Chapter 12. The Lumbosacral Plexus.- Chapter 13. The Obturator Nerve.- Chapter 14. The Femoral Nerve.- Chapter 15. The Sciatic Nerve.- Chapter 16. The Tibial Nerve.- Chapter 17. The Fibular Nerve.- Chapter 18. The Lateral Cutaneous Nerve.- Chapter 19. The Ilio Hypogastric and Ilio Inguinal Nerve.- Index.
