BookDean G. Soteranos, Loukia K. Papatheodorou, editors.
Summary: Presenting step-by-step procedures written by experts in the field, this comprehensive clinical guide discusses the diagnosis (electrodiagnostic and ultrasound) and management of compressive neuropathies of the upper extremity. Compressive (or compression) neuropathy, also known as entrapment neuropathy or trapped nerve, is a common condition of the upper extremity in which the nerves of the arm median, ulnar and radial being the most common are compressed, causing pain and discomfort as well as possible pathological and anatomical changes. Carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome are the most well-known and treated, with nerve release and decompression surgeries being the usual treatment, though the variety of neuropathies and management strategies goes beyond these conditions. Chapters included describe in detail the latest, cutting-edge management strategies for the various manifestations of compressive neuropathy of the hand and wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve syndrome, radial tunnel syndrome, pronator teres syndrome, Wartenbergs syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome and suprascapular neuropathy as well as revision carpal and cubital tunnel surgical treatment options. Plentiful intraoperative photos and detailed illustrations, along with clinical case material and pearls and pitfalls, make this the ideal resource for orthopedic, hand and plastic surgeons aiming for the most optimal outcomes.
Contents:
The Basics of Electrodiagnostic Testing Carpal Tunnel and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Ultrasound Anatomy of the Median and Ulnar Nerves
Diagnosis and Clinical Presentation of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Standard Open Carpal Tunnel Release
Carpal Tunnel Release with Two Small Cross-Aligned Incisions
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Complications of Carpal Tunnel Release
Revision Carpal Tunnel Surgical Options
Hypothenar Fat Pad Flap-Surgical Technique. Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions Mimicking Peripheral Neuropathies
Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
In situ Decompression of Cubital Tunnel
Endoscopic Ulnar Nerve Release
Subcutaneous Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve
Submuscular Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve
Minimal Medial Epicondylectomy
Revision Cubital Tunnel: Surgical Options
Nerve Transfers for Neuropathies of the Median and Ulnar Nerve
Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome (Guyon Canal)
Radial Tunnel Syndrome Posterior Interosseous Nerve Compression Syndrome
Pronator Teres Syndrome: Anterior Interosseous Nerve Compressive Neuropathy
Lateral Antebrachial Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment
Wartenbergs Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Vein Wrapping of Peripheral Nerves: Surgical Technique
Cervical Radiculopathy Mimicking Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Christopher M. Treat and Christopher C. Schmidt.