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Manual of Nerve Conduction Velocity and Clinical Neurophysiology. 3rd ed.
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Surg Neurol 1994;42:456-8
In summary, this is an interesting collection of papers about a new area in biomedical research: CNS-immune interaction. XABIER BERISTAIN, M.D. San Sebastian, Spain
Manual of Nerve Conduction Velocity and Clinical N e u r o p h y s i o l o g y . 3 r d ed. J o e l A. DeLisa, H a n g J. Lee, Ernest M. Baran, K a - S i u Lai, and N e i l Spielholz. 508 pages. $48.00. N e w York: Raven Press, 1994. ISBN 078-170-1384. This book is a timely update of one of the standard references in clinical neurophysiology, the second edition of which is now 7 years old. Essentially, this is a how-to-do-it manual of techniques and normal values for routine and unusual nerve conduction studies and evoked potentials. The basic format of this handy little volume is unchanged, although it has been somewhat reorganized and new techniques have been added. New sections include coverage of intraoperative monitoring, auditory and visual evoked potentials, magnetoelectric stimulation, motor unit action potential analysis, and single fiber EMG. The new coverage of EMG normative data in this book is helpful as these are relatively commonly used techniques, and their inclusion is a real convenience. Part of the appeal of this book is its compact nature. In order to provide the necessary detailed technical information in a readily accessible form without assuming a cumbersome size, theoretical discussion has been omitted. The diagrams are simple and generally adequate, and the writing style is easy to follow. References are comprehensive and current. Not meant to be an introductory text, this volume will be of limited value for those who wish to have an introduction to clinical neurophysiology. For those in the field, either beginners or established workers, the third edition of the Manual of Nerve Conduction and Clinical Neurophysiology is a necessary addition to the bookshelf. ARLENE N. BARR, M.D. Chicago, Illinois
Book Reviews
F o c a l P e r i p h e r a l N e u r o p a t h i e s . 2 n d ed. J o h n D. Stewart, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.P. 506 pp. $85.00. N e w York: Raven Press, 1993. ISBN 0-7817-0071-X. John Stewart has composed an excellent monograph describing focal lesions of the peripheral nervous system. The book is divided into 24 chapters, each of which is well referenced. The book begins with an introductory chapter on the structure of the peripheral nervous system including gross and microscopic anatomy. The various injuries that cause peripheral nerve damage including acute and chronic lesions are discussed, as well as peripheral nerve tumors, traumatic injuries, and entrapment. The author has included a well-written section on nerve injury repair that describes remyelination, surgical repair, and rate and extent of recovery. An overview of the electrical activity of nerves is well described, which discusses the normal electrical potentials followed by abnormal findings in damaged nerves and the clinical implications for them. A particularly excellent chapter is one concentrating on the diagnosis of focal neuropathies. It deals with the symptoms and physical examination that aid in the diagnosis and localization of focal neuropathies. This is supplemented with an excellent overview of electrodiagnostic studies utilized in the diagnosis of these mononeuropathies. Included are brief sections on nerve conduction studies and electromyography. The entire monograph is replete with excellent figures, tables, and photographs. Each chapter of the book discusses individual nerves. The anatomy and disorders for each nerve are described, including the various types of lesions and their clinical features. Included is an investigation and a management plan for each neuropathy discussed. This is an excellent, clearly written reference that is highly recommended to neurologists and other physicians who are involved in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with focal peripheral neuropathies. S U Z A N N E H. N U T T , M . D . W i n s t o n - S a l e m , N o r t h Carolina
Surg Neurol 1994;42:456-8
In summary, this is an interesting collection of papers about a new area in biomedical research: CNS-immune interaction. XABIER BERISTAIN, M.D. San Sebastian, Spain
Manual of Nerve Conduction Velocity and Clinical N e u r o p h y s i o l o g y . 3 r d ed. J o e l A. DeLisa, H a n g J. Lee, Ernest M. Baran, K a - S i u Lai, and N e i l Spielholz. 508 pages. $48.00. N e w York: Raven Press, 1994. ISBN 078-170-1384. This book is a timely update of one of the standard references in clinical neurophysiology, the second edition of which is now 7 years old. Essentially, this is a how-to-do-it manual of techniques and normal values for routine and unusual nerve conduction studies and evoked potentials. The basic format of this handy little volume is unchanged, although it has been somewhat reorganized and new techniques have been added. New sections include coverage of intraoperative monitoring, auditory and visual evoked potentials, magnetoelectric stimulation, motor unit action potential analysis, and single fiber EMG. The new coverage of EMG normative data in this book is helpful as these are relatively commonly used techniques, and their inclusion is a real convenience. Part of the appeal of this book is its compact nature. In order to provide the necessary detailed technical information in a readily accessible form without assuming a cumbersome size, theoretical discussion has been omitted. The diagrams are simple and generally adequate, and the writing style is easy to follow. References are comprehensive and current. Not meant to be an introductory text, this volume will be of limited value for those who wish to have an introduction to clinical neurophysiology. For those in the field, either beginners or established workers, the third edition of the Manual of Nerve Conduction and Clinical Neurophysiology is a necessary addition to the bookshelf. ARLENE N. BARR, M.D. Chicago, Illinois
Book Reviews
F o c a l P e r i p h e r a l N e u r o p a t h i e s . 2 n d ed. J o h n D. Stewart, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.P. 506 pp. $85.00. N e w York: Raven Press, 1993. ISBN 0-7817-0071-X. John Stewart has composed an excellent monograph describing focal lesions of the peripheral nervous system. The book is divided into 24 chapters, each of which is well referenced. The book begins with an introductory chapter on the structure of the peripheral nervous system including gross and microscopic anatomy. The various injuries that cause peripheral nerve damage including acute and chronic lesions are discussed, as well as peripheral nerve tumors, traumatic injuries, and entrapment. The author has included a well-written section on nerve injury repair that describes remyelination, surgical repair, and rate and extent of recovery. An overview of the electrical activity of nerves is well described, which discusses the normal electrical potentials followed by abnormal findings in damaged nerves and the clinical implications for them. A particularly excellent chapter is one concentrating on the diagnosis of focal neuropathies. It deals with the symptoms and physical examination that aid in the diagnosis and localization of focal neuropathies. This is supplemented with an excellent overview of electrodiagnostic studies utilized in the diagnosis of these mononeuropathies. Included are brief sections on nerve conduction studies and electromyography. The entire monograph is replete with excellent figures, tables, and photographs. Each chapter of the book discusses individual nerves. The anatomy and disorders for each nerve are described, including the various types of lesions and their clinical features. Included is an investigation and a management plan for each neuropathy discussed. This is an excellent, clearly written reference that is highly recommended to neurologists and other physicians who are involved in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with focal peripheral neuropathies. S U Z A N N E H. N U T T , M . D . W i n s t o n - S a l e m , N o r t h Carolina