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Nerve biopsy is an important part of the diagnostic armamentarium in the evaluation of a number of diseases, including vasculitis, some hereditary neuropathies, toxic and metabolic...

♦ Peripheral nerve compression syndromes are common when involving the median nerve at the wrist and the ulnar nerve at the elbow♦ All patients are primarily diagnosed using a care...

♦ Late reconstructive procedures may improve function if there is persisting paralysis after nerve injury♦ Transfer of a functioning musculotendinous unit to the tendon of the para...

Peripheral Nerve and Muscle Disease uses a case-based approach to cover common and important topics in the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders. Neuromuscular cases a...

The Oxford Textbook of Clinical Neurophysiology provides a comprehensive account from world experts of the modern practice of the specialty. It deals with the full range of techniq...

♦ Nerve injuries are common♦ The history is usually clear but the examination may be less so♦ Neurophysiology is only useful after 3 weeks♦ Imaging is of limited value as yet♦ Trea...

Since the Tokyo Sarin Subway Attack, the threat of chemical warfare agents has migrated from the battlefield to become a major concern for homeland security in the 21th century. Wh...

Spinal accessory nerve (SAN) injuries can be idiopathic or iatrogenic. Providers who understand the essential anatomy of the SAN can direct the history, physical exam, and ancillar...