Chalk C. Focal Neuropathies

Elsevier, 2024. — 302 p.Facial Neuropathies, Volume 202 summarizes research and treatment on focal neuropathies to update clinicians on nerve biology and new diagnostic techniques to guide the investigation and treatment of mononeuropathies. The book explores research broadly applicable to all types of mononeuropathies as well as individual mononeuropathy syndromes. Chapters on individual mononeuropathies include anatomy, causes, controversial diagnoses, and current or potential future treatments. Summarizes new research on treatment for focal neuropathiesDifferentiates and advises on controversial diagnosesIncludes neuropathies by location as well as syndrome or type of neuropathyCovers biology, diagnosis, imaging, etiology, and treatment.Hallmarks of peripheral nerve injury and regeneration.
The role of imaging in focal neuropathies.
The role of electrodiagnosis in focal neuropathies.
Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Other median neuropathies.
Ulnar neuropathy.
Radial neuropathy.
Axillary and musculocutaneous neuropathies.
Fibular (peroneal) neuropathy.
Sciatic and tibial neuropathies.
Femoral and obturator neuropathies.
Meralgia paresthetica.
Piriformis syndrome.
Surgery for mononeuropathies.
Peripheral nerve tumors.
Focal inflammatory neuropathies.