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Kline and Hudson's Nerve Injuries

Operative Results for Major Nerve Injuries, Entrapments and Tumors

  • 2nd Edition - November 23, 2007
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Daniel H. Kim, Rajiv Midha, Judith Ann Murovic, Robert J. Spinner, Robert Teil
  • Language: English

The new edition of this indispensable reference features the clinical experience of seasoned experts coupled with fresh perspectives from five new authors, providing you with… Read more

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The new edition of this indispensable reference features the clinical experience of seasoned experts coupled with fresh perspectives from five new authors, providing you with well-rounded, up-to-date coverage on treating all aspects of nerve injuries. Abundant case studies, descriptive examples of major peripheral nerve injuries and other lesions, and outcome analyses help you implement the most appropriate treatment plan for each individual patient. Plus, the all new full-color design throughout offers exceptional visual guidance on surgical techniques.

Key features

  • Proved approaches to the surgical treatment of major peripheral nerve injuries, entrapments, and tumors of both the upper and lower extremities make it easy to understand and perform every procedure.
  • In-depth outcome analyses—based on case studies—and discussions on how the available outcome data affect management help you determine the best treatment protocols.

Readership

Neurosurgeons, Orthopedists, Plastic Surgeons, Hand Surgeons, Trauma Surgeons, General Surgeons

Table of contents

1 Selected Basic Considerations, Professor David G. Kline


2 Mechanisms and Pathology of Injury, Dr Rajiv Midha


3 Clinical and Electrical Evaluation, Professor David G. Kline and Dr Robert Tiel


4 Grading Results, Professor David G. Kline and Dr Robert Tiel


5 Nerve Action potential (NAP) Recordings, Professor David G. Kline and Dr Robert Tiel


6 Operative Care and Techniques, Dr Robert J. Spinner


7 Radial Nerve, Dr Daniel Kim


8 Median Nerve, Dr Robert J Spinner


9 Ulnar Nerve, Dr Daniel Kim


10 Combined Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries, Professor David G. Kline and Dr Robert J. Spinner


11 Lower Extremity Nerve Injuries, Dr Daniel Kim, MD and Judith Murovic, MD


12 Brachial Plexus Anatomy and Pre-Operative Physiology, Dr Rajiv Midha


13 Suprascapular nerve injury and entrapment, Professor David G. Kline and Dr Daniel Kim, MD


14 Lacerations of the Brachial Plexus, Daniel Kim, MD and Judith Murovic, MD


15 Gunshot Wounds to the Brachial Plexus, Dr Daniel Kim


16 Stretch Inuries to Brachial Plexus, Dr Rajiv Midha


17 Plexus Birth Palsies, Professor David G. Kline


18 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Professor David G. Kline


19 Accessory Nerve, Dr Rajiv Midha


20 Reconstructive Procedures, Dr Robert J. Spinner


21 Pain of Nerve Origin, Professor David G. Kline and Dr Ron Tasker


22 Anesthetic and Positional Palsies, Professor David G. Kline


23 Tumors Involving Nerve, Dr Daniel Kim, MD


24 Iatrogenic Injury To Peripheral Nerve, Dr Robert J Spinner

Review quotes

Doody’s Rating:**** This is a complete guide to peripheral nerve injury patterns and surgical techniques derived from the authors' multiple years of experience....This is an excellent addition to any neurosurgical or surgical departments and should be an integral part of these departments' libraries.
Weighted Numerical Score: 93

“This is an amazing window through which the reader may examine the practice of highly skilled and respected surgeons dealing with major nerve injuries.”—The Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Review is of the 1st edition.

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 28, 2007
  • Language: English

About the authors

DK

Daniel H. Kim

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Director of Spinal Neurosurgery and Reconstructive Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

RS

Robert J. Spinner

Dr. Robert Spinner is a neurosurgeon in Rochester, Minnesota. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic - Saint Marys Hospital. He received his medical degree from Mayo Medical School and has been in practice for 25 years. He is one of 17 doctors at Mayo Clinic and one of 13 at Mayo Clinic - Saint Marys Hospital who specialize in Neurological Surgery.
Affiliations and expertise
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA

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