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Peripheral Pathways and Anatomy of the Peripheral Nerve

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In the ongoing progress of peripheral nerve stimulation and peripheral nerve field stimulation, it is essential to have a firm grasp of the anatomy of the peripheral nerve. In this chapter, we will provide a brief overview of the anatomy of the peripheral nerve.

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Yang, M.I. (2017). Peripheral Pathways and Anatomy of the Peripheral Nerve. In: Pope, J., Deer, T. (eds) Treatment of Chronic Pain Conditions. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-6976-0_5

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