Perhaps the most well-known cause of peripheral neuropathy is diabetes but in fact it has a number of possible origins, from simple injury/trauma to other diseases as diverse as renal failure, genetic disorders, HIV and alcoholism. It can also be a side effect of chemotherapy. It is a complex disorder presenting with a variety of symptoms, and therefore presents great challenges in terms of diagnosis and treatment.
Starting with a description of the pathophysiology of peripheral nerve injury, this book goes on to discuss a range of topics including the use of surgery and grafting techniques; strategies for rehabilitation, therapy and pain management; neuropathy occurring after cosmetic surgery; and predictors for neuropathy induced by chemotherapy or herpes infection. Reference will be made to the latest discoveries in pain mechanisms, and how these can be used to inform the development of new treatments.
We believe that this book will provide an essential reference source for clinicians and laboratory researchers in all medical fields where peripheral neuropathy is of relevance, including pain management, oncology, endocrinology, virology and of course, surgery.
| Specifications |
Descriptions |
| ISBN |
9789535115731 |
| Year |
2016 |
| Binding |
Hardcover |
| Subject |
Neurology & Neurosurgery |
| Pages |
416 |
| Weight |
0.4 |
| Readership |
NA |
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