Kline and Hudson's Nerve Injuries: Operative Results for Major Nerve Injuries, Entrapments and Tumors - Hardcover

Kim MD FACS, Daniel H.; Midha, Rajiv; Murovic, Judith Ann; Spinner MD, Robert J.; Teil, Robert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 072169537X ISBN 13: 9780721695372

Publisher: Saunders, 2007

Synopsis

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.

• 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.

• New chapters on Iatrogenic Nerve Injuries and Anesthetic and Positional Palsies keep you current.
• Expanded coverage on suprascapular nerve injury and entrapment, as well as many other essential updates put the latest knowledge at your disposal.
• Five new authors, well-trained in the field, offer you fresh perspectives.
• Step-by-step surgical techniques now in full color illuminate every detail.

About this title

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Saunders
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 072169537X
• ISBN 13: 9780721695372
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 528