Here is the first book to lead you through operative exposures of all the major peripheral nerves in the body using actual dissections. Covering patient positioning, relevant anatomy, and surgical exposures of both the upper and lower extremities, it provides the step-by-step approach and visual orientation needed to effectively map out a surgical strategy.

Special features:

• The first book to use full-color actual dissections as an operative guide to peripheral nerve surgery
• In-depth coverage of all related anatomy
• Valuable information on nerves such as brachial plexus, axillary, ulnar, femoral, sciatic, tibial, plantar, and many others
• Pearls and pitfalls that offer valuable tips and insights from the author’s extensive clinical experience

Combining the graphic strength of an atlas with the procedural guidelines of a text, this book is ideal for neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, and general surgeons who need to refresh their memory on a specific exposure, as well as a useful primer on operative steps for beginners. It is also a valuable board review and course book for neurosurgery residents who are required to have a full understanding of the peripheral nervous system.

An essential practical book for both the frequent and the infrequent peripheral nerve surgeon. Ideal of all residents and surgeons who perform surgery on peripheral nerves, this operative guide effectively: 1) reviews nerve anatomy and relevant surrounding vascular and bone anatomy; 2) considers the issues pertinent to the planning of a successful operation; and 3) details the operations with vivid color photographs of cadaveric dissections. The efficient and logical organization of the book and its chapters eases the reader into the complexities of peripheral nerve surgery. Using concise text supplemented with illustrative photographs, each chapter begins with a narrative of the basic nerve anatomy followed by a description of the surgery. ..The color photographs of the cadavers illustrating the nerve in situ aid the reader’s visual orientation. The pearls regarding anatomical pitfalls are particularly forthcoming within the text and the figure legends. The prose is concise and in the style of a detailed operative note. To the delight of the novice surgeon, Dr. Maniker transforms confounding surgical procedures into understandable ones; to intrigue the experienced surgeon, he presents ample nuances. This book will be used in venues varying from the office to the operating room, and it is most certainly worth its asking price. –Journal of Neurosurgery’This is an excellent book that should be kept in orthopedic, surgical, and neurosurgical libraries.’ — Doody’s Book ReviewNumerous colour photographs…The text is well writted and clearly referenced to the photographs. Practical hints for positioning and problems experienced in dissection are noted within the text…a good quality publication.–ANZ Journal of Surgery…This is an excellent text with superb anatomical dissections. The level of detail certainly goes beyond that found in standard neurosurgical text books; therefore this would be a useful addition to a department library or, alternatively a very useful adjunct to the reference knowledge base of anyone devoting time to surgery of the peripheral nerves. This text would be useful for trainees who would certainly benefit from the detailed description of the more common exposures of the peripheral nerves as well as giving information on the more complex nerves and the skills required for exposure. ..would appeal to orthopaedic and reconstructive surgeons and indeed to general surgeons.–Acta Neurochirugica

Here is the first book to lead you through operative exposures of all the major peripheral nerves in the body using actual dissections. Covering patient positioning, relevant anatomy, and surgical exposures of both the upper and lower extremities, it provides the step-by-step approach and visual orientation needed to effectively map out a surgical strategy.

Special features:

• The first book to use full-color actual dissections as an operative guide to peripheral nerve surgery
• In-depth coverage of all related anatomy
• Valuable information on nerves such as brachial plexus, axillary, ulnar, femoral, sciatic, tibial, plantar, and many others
• Pearls and pitfalls that offer valuable tips and insights from the author’s extensive clinical experience

Combining the graphic strength of an atlas with the procedural guidelines of a text, this book is ideal for neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, and general surgeons who need to refresh their memory on a specific exposure, as well as a useful primer on operative steps for beginners. It is also a valuable board review and course book for neurosurgery residents who are required to have a full understanding of the peripheral nervous system.