Sonographic Peripheral Nerve Topography: A Landmark-based Algorithm

Description

This first of its kind richly illustrated book provides a tabular and schematic representation of all the peripheral nerves in the human body using a standardized landmark-based algorithm for the definition of the nerve’s “Point of optimal visibility (POV)”. In this atlas the nerves of the human body are depicted with high-frequent ultrasound probes with frequencies up to 24 MHz: it presents not only the “known” large nerves (N. ischiadicus, N. femoralis, N. medianus etc.), but also the tiny nerves you have learned in your anatomy sessions but forgotten in the course of time! Based on clear illustrations using palpaple/visible external and easily accessible internal landmarks, it offers “nerve sonographers” a clear sonoanatomic guidance on how to easily find the nerve. Additionally, it describes the exact positioning of the probe so that each nerve can be found at its point of optimal visibility. These mental maps for nerve sonographeurs are intended not only for beginners but also for “advanced” specialists requiring instructions on how to easily find even tiny peripheral nerves: especially for neurologists, anaesthesiologists, radiologists, pain practionioners, rheumatologists and surgeons who seek a clear standardized step by step manual on “Where do I find a nerve the easiest?” Front Matter ....Pages i-xiii How to Use This Book Effectively: A User’s Guide! (Bernhard Moriggl, Alexander Loizides, Hannes Gruber)....Pages 1-5 Neck (Alexander Loizides, Sebastian Schuhmayer, Bernhard Moriggl)....Pages 7-54 Upper Arm, Forearm and Hand (Alexander Loizides, Sebastian Schuhmayer, Bernhard Moriggl)....Pages 55-109 Trunk (Alexander Loizides, Hannes Gruber, Philipp Koch, Sebastian Schuhmayer, Bernhard Moriggl)....Pages 111-143 Gluteal Region (Hannes Gruber, Philipp Koch, Bernhard Moriggl)....Pages 145-155 Thigh, Lower Leg, and Foot (Hannes Gruber, Philipp Koch, Bernhard Moriggl)....Pages 157-223 Back Matter ....Pages 225-228