Entrapment Neuropathy of the Lumbar Spine and Lower Limbs

Description:

This book presents the latest information on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of peripheral nerve entrapment neuropathy, focusing on the lumbar spine and the lower limbs. The book is divided into three thematic sections, on para-lumbar spine disease, lower limb entrapment neuropathy, and comprehensive reviews. In addition to exploring the latest advances, it also features short essays by the Editor that provide valuable insights into the disease. Though neuropathy of the upper limbs has been studied in detail and substantial evidence is available, there are very few books on para-lumbar spine and lower limb entrapment neuropathy. Often, the symptoms are misdiagnosed as lumbar spine disease, overlooked, or treated as failed back surgery syndrome.  This book provides a comprehensive overview of the disease and shares the latest findings from the last 10 years of research into its diagnosis and treatment, offering essential guidance for general clinicians, spinal surgeons and neurosurgeon who treat numbness and pain in the lower limbs and lower back. It will also benefit young doctors interested in the field, nurses, therapists and patients

Table of Contents:

Part I. Para-lumbar Spine Disease

2. Superior Cluneal Nerve Entrapment Neuropathy

3. Middle Cluneal Nerve Entrapment Neuropathy

4. Gluteus Medius Muscle Pain

5. Editor’s Short Essay 1; Meeting Dr. Mitsuo Tsuru

6. Sacroiliac Joint Pain

7. Piriformis Syndrome

8. Editor’s Short Essay 2; Meeting Dr. Yoshinobu Iwasaki

Part II. Lower Limb Entrapment Neuropathy

9. Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Neuropathy

10. Common Peroneal Nerve Entrapment Neuropathy

11. Superficial Peroneal Nerve Entrapment Neuropathy

12. Editor’s Short Essay 3; Meeting Mr. Masami Sato, Acupuncturist

13. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

14. Morton Disease

15. Editor’s Short Essay 4; Older Neurosurgeons, Be Ambitious!

Part III. Comprehensive View

16. Relationship Between Paralumbar Spine Disease/Leg Entrapment Neuropathy and Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

17. Incidence of Paralumbar Spine Disease

18. Editor’s Short Essay 5; Aiming at Medical Care That Cures Pati