Peripheral Nerve Lesions

1. The Blood-Nerve Barrier in Peripheral Nerve Injury, Repair, and Regeneration

   1. The Blood-Nerve Barrier in Peripheral Nerve Injury, Repair, and Regeneration

      • J. R. Bain, A. R. Hudson, S. E. Mackinnon, F. Gentili, D. Hunter

      Pages 130-142

2. Revascularization of Free Autologous Nerve Grafts

   1. Revascularization of Free Autologous Nerve Grafts

      • G. Penkert, M. Samii

      Pages 143-148

3. Vascularization of the Peripheral Nerve After Epineural Suture

   1. Vascularization of the Peripheral Nerve After Epineural Suture

      • M. Lehmann, M. A. Konerding, M. Blank

      Pages 149-153

4. Vascularization of the Peripheral Nerve in Laboratory Animals

   1. Vascularization of the Peripheral Nerve in Laboratory Animals

      • M. A. Konerding, M. Lehmann, M. Blank

      Pages 154-160

5. Primate Peripheral Nerve Anastomosis with CO3 Laser

   1. Primate Peripheral Nerve Anastomosis with CO3 Laser

      • J. E. Bailes, D. G. Kline, I. Ciric, A. R. Hudson, J. W. Cozzens

      Pages 161-164

6. Laser-Assisted Sciatic Nerve Anastomoses and Transplants

   1. Laser-Assisted Sciatic Nerve Anastomoses and Transplants

      • F. Ulrich, K. H. Reiners, T. Sander

      Pages 165-168

7. Some Ultrastructural Aspects of Regeneration in 1.32 μm Nd:YAG Laser-Assisted Peripheral Nerve Transplantation

   1. Some Ultrastructural Aspects of Regeneration in 1.32 μm Nd:YAG Laser-Assisted Peripheral Nerve Transplantation

      • R. Schober, F. Ulrich, T. Sander

      Pages 169-174

8. Experimental Peripheral Nerve Crush Lesion I. Posttraumatic Metabolic Responses of Spinal Motoneurons Over Time

   1. Experimental Peripheral Nerve Crush Lesion I. Posttraumatic Metabolic Responses of Spinal Motoneurons Over Time

      • A. C. Nacimiento, C. Marx

      Pages 175-188

9. Experimental Peripheral Nerve Crush Lesion II. Short-Term Reinnervation Changes in Fast Muscle Fibers

   1. Experimental Peripheral Nerve Crush Lesion II. Short-Term Reinnervation Changes in Fast Muscle Fibers

      • G. Adler, A. C. Nacimiento

      Pages 189-196

10. Structural Changes of the Peripheral Nerve After Pressure Lesions in the Domestic Fowl

    1. Structural Changes of the Peripheral Nerve After Pressure Lesions in the Domestic Fowl

       • M. Blank, M. A. Konerding, H.-E. Nau, P. Wenzel

       Pages 197-200

11. Computed Tomography in Peripheral Nerve Pathology

    1. Computed Tomography in Peripheral Nerve Pathology

       • A. Alexandre, F. di Paola, F. di Toma, P. Cisotto, D. Billeci, A. Carteri

       Pages 201-203

12. Initial Experiences with MRI in the Diagnosis of Peripheral Nerve Lesions

    1. Initial Experiences with MRI in the Diagnosis of Peripheral Nerve Lesions

       • W. E. Braunsdorf, H. D. Kuhlendahl, F. Koschorek, H.-P. Jensen

       Pages 204-205

13. Modern Imaging Procedures in Peripheral Nerve Lesions

    1. Modern Imaging Procedures in Peripheral Nerve Lesions

       • D. Stolke, U. Kunz, V. Seifert

       Pages 206-211

14. Success of Sensory Evoked Potentials in Patients with Median Compression Syndrome and Additional Neuropathy

    1. Success of Sensory Evoked Potentials in Patients with Median Compression Syndrome and Additional Neuropathy

       • M. Conzen, R. Kramer, F. Oppel

       Pages 212-215

15. Intraoperative Analysis of the Function of Peripheral Nerves with Sensory Evoked Potentials

    1. Intraoperative Analysis of the Function of Peripheral Nerves with Sensory Evoked Potentials

       • R. Stober

       Pages 216-218

16. Functional Changes of Single Motor Units After Nerve Suture

    1. Functional Changes of Single Motor Units After Nerve Suture

       • R. Dengler, R. B. Stein

       Pages 219-223

17. Outcome of Clinical Function in Relation to Motor, Sensory Nerve Conduction, Somatosensory Evoked Potentials and EMG After Suture of Median and Ulnar Nerves

    1. Outcome of Clinical Function in Relation to Motor, Sensory Nerve Conduction, Somatosensory Evoked Potentials and EMG After Suture of Median and Ulnar Nerves

       • W. Tackmann

       Pages 224-226

18. Intraoperative Somatosensory Evoked Potential Diagnoses in Brachial Plexus Lesions

    1. Intraoperative Somatosensory Evoked Potential Diagnoses in Brachial Plexus Lesions

       • P. Mailänder, E. Schaller, M. Möckel, A. Berger, G. F. Walter

       Pages 227-232

19. Postoperative Changes in Nerve Conduction Times After Neurolysis of the Distal Median Nerve

    1. Postoperative Changes in Nerve Conduction Times After Neurolysis of the Distal Median Nerve

       • S. A. Rath, H. J. Klein, A. Kühn, V. Wippermann

       Pages 233-238

20. Outcome of Traumatic Peripheral Neuromas After Microsurgical Procedure

    1. Outcome of Traumatic Peripheral Neuromas After Microsurgical Procedure

       • S. Bel, B. L. Bauer

       Pages 239-242

The introduction of the operating microscope as a surgical tool revolutionized the treatment of peripheral nerve lesions. A new era thus began in the early 1960s, which led to a substantial improvement in the management of nerve lesions. The results of nerve grafting techniques have demonstrated that, independent of the length of the defect, lesions can be successfully bridged. The free tissue transplants with microvascular anastomosis have also opened new, rewarding possibilities for peripheral nerve reconstruction procedures, facilitating the achievement not only of satisfactory anatomical but also of satisfactory fUhctional results. In order to evaluate the state of the art and reflect retrospectively on 25 years of microneurosurgical treatment of peripheral nerves, numerous outstanding scientists and clinicosurgical physicians were invited to Hanover in order to exchange their viewpoints and experiences. An active und fruitful discussion resulted which dealt with the many aspects of anatomy, pathology, clinical and neuro­ physiology, diagnosis, and with the surgery and physiotherapy which constitute modern-day peripheral nerve lesion treatment. The excit­ ing ongoing experimental and clinical activities have led us to support the wish and idea to publish the scientific exchange which took place during the Hanover symposium. I truly believe that the articles presented in this book cover so many interesting subjects concerned with peripheral nerve lesions that the book will serve the interested and dedicated physician involved with such cases as a reference work for the basics and also provide him with the therapeutic guidelines to assist him in his daily work.

• Hirnnervenschädigung
• Plastische- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie
• Wiederherstellungschirurgie
• nervous system
• peripheres Nervensystem
• surgery

• Medical School Hanover, City of Hanover, Nordstadt Hospital, Hannover 1, Germany

  M. Samii

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