High-Resolution Sonography of the Peripheral Nervous System

• High Resolution Sonography of the Peripheral Nervous System: General Considerations and Technical Concept.- Sonographic Anatomy of the Peripheral Nervous System.- Clinical and Electrodiagnostic Work-up of Peripheral Nerve Lesions.- Nerve Compression Syndromes.- Traumatic Nerve Lesions.- Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions.- Interventional Techniques.- The Surgeon’s Perspective.

From the reviews of the second edition: "This is a thorough resource on ultrasound imaging of peripheral nerve disease. ... It is written for practicing radiologists, neurologists, plastic surgeons, and orthopedic surgeons who are involved in the diagnosis of peripheral nerve disease using ultrasound. ... a useful addition to the library of any physician involved in ultrasound imaging of peripheral nerves. This second edition is updated with improved ultrasound images and discussion of recent advances in the literature." (Julie Sossaman, Doody's Review Service, August, 2008) "The authors, contributors, and editors have compiled their extensive personal experience, original research ... in the fields of anatomy, neurology, and surgery into a textbook that is well written, nicely illustrated, and effortlessly understandable. ... this latest addition to the Medical Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging series is indispensable to those interested in using sonography to diagnose and treat peripheral nerve diseases. It provides a clinically oriented, concise, and accessible review of diagnostic sonography ... . it should prove useful in both academic and private practice settings." (American Journal of Neuroradiology, Vol. 30, April, 2009)