Atlas of Neuromuscular Diseases: A Practical Guideline

Offers a quick and easy overview of the most common neuromuscular diseases, thanks to its clear structure and outline approach

A wealth of photos and illustrations help readers understand the basic mechanisms and diagnostic results for neuromuscular disorders

Written by experienced authors from Europe and the US

About this book

This atlas offers a comprehensive overview of neuromuscular diseases. It discusses all aspects of neuromuscular disorders, including general tools, the cranial and spinal nerves, the nerve plexus, peripheral nerves, mono- and polyneuropathies, entrapment syndromes, the neuromuscular junction, motor neuron diseases, muscle disease, and autonomic involvement.

Each chapter is structured into the following sections: anatomy, symptoms, signs, pathogenesis, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis. The diagnostic tools used for neuromuscular disease are explained, and the therapeutic options for each disease are described.

This updated third edition includes new chapters addressing a range of topics: from histology to molecular mechanisms, genetic aspects, the mechanisms of emerging new therapies, neuroimaging, neuromuscular disease, and new pathogenic mechanisms.

The book aims to be a useful companion for neuromuscular disease. The homogenous structure, illustrations with figures, and representative images makes the atlas easy to read and helpful in understanding neuromuscular problems.

Table of contents (16 chapters)

Front Matter

Pages i-xxiii

Tools

Eva L. Feldman, James W. Russell, Wolfgang N. Löscher, Wolfgang Grisold, Stefan Meng

Pages 1-18

Imaging

Eva L. Feldman, James W. Russell, Wolfgang N. Löscher, Wolfgang Grisold, Stefan Meng

Pages 19-26

Genetic Testing in Neuromuscular Diseases

Eva L. Feldman, James W. Russell, Wolfgang N. Löscher, Wolfgang Grisold, Stefan Meng

Pages 27-33

New Neuromuscular Therapies

Eva L. Feldman, James W. Russell, Wolfgang N. Löscher, Wolfgang Grisold, Stefan Meng

Pages 35-43

Principles of Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Eva L. Feldman, James W. Russell, Wolfgang N. Löscher, Wolfgang Grisold, Stefan Meng

Pages 45-52

Principles of Nerve and Muscle Rehabilitation

Eva L. Feldman, James W. Russell, Wolfgang N. Löscher, Wolfgang Grisold, Stefan Meng

Pages 53-61

Chronic Pain in Peripheral Neuropathy

Eva L. Feldman, James W. Russell, Wolfgang N. Löscher, Wolfgang Grisold, Stefan Meng

Pages 63-67

Cranial Nerves

Eva L. Feldman, James W. Russell, Wolfgang N. Löscher, Wolfgang Grisold, Stefan Meng

Pages 69-102

Radiculopathies

Eva L. Feldman, James W. Russell, Wolfgang N. Löscher, Wolfgang Grisold, Stefan Meng

Pages 103-117

Plexopathies

Eva L. Feldman, James W. Russell, Wolfgang N. Löscher, Wolfgang Grisold, Stefan Meng

Pages 119-137

Mononeuropathies

Eva L. Feldman, James W. Russell, Wolfgang N. Löscher, Wolfgang Grisold, Stefan Meng

Pages 139-213

Polyneuropathies

Eva L. Feldman, James W. Russell, Wolfgang N. Löscher, Wolfgang Grisold, Stefan Meng

Pages 215-261

Neuromuscular Transmission: Endplate Disorders

Eva L. Feldman, James W. Russell, Wolfgang N. Löscher, Wolfgang Grisold, Stefan Meng

Pages 263-273

Muscle and Myotonic Diseases

Eva L. Feldman, James W. Russell, Wolfgang N. Löscher, Wolfgang Grisold, Stefan Meng

Pages 275-312

Motor Neuron Diseases

Eva L. Feldman, James W. Russell, Wolfgang N. Löscher, Wolfgang Grisold, Stefan Meng

Pages 313-320

Autonomic Neuropathies

Eva L. Feldman, James W. Russell, Wolfgang N. Löscher, Wolfgang Grisold, Stefan Meng

Pages 321-330