Peripheral Nerve Lesions

1. Front Matter

   Pages I-XVII

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2. Cellular Biology of the Experimental Peripheral Nerve Lesion

   1. Cellular Biology of the Experimental Peripheral Nerve Lesion

      • G. W. Kreutzberg, M. B. Graeber

      Pages 1-6

3. Muscle Response to Changes in Innervation

   1. Muscle Response to Changes in Innervation

      • W. A. Nix

      Pages 7-13

4. The Response of Sensory Ganglia and Spinal Cord to Injury

   1. The Response of Sensory Ganglia and Spinal Cord to Injury

      • H. Aldskogius

      Pages 14-21

5. Pathomorphology of Regenerating Peripheral Nerves

   1. Pathomorphology of Regenerating Peripheral Nerves

      • J. M. Schröder

      Pages 22-28

6. Role of Neurotrophic Factors in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration

   1. Role of Neurotrophic Factors in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration

      • D. Lindholm, H. Thoenen

      Pages 29-31

7. Electrophysiological Changes Due to Motor Nerve Injury

   1. Electrophysiological Changes Due to Motor Nerve Injury

      • H. C. Hopf

      Pages 32-41

8. Somatosensory Regeneration Following Peripheral Nerve Injury

   1. Somatosensory Regeneration Following Peripheral Nerve Injury

      • A. Struppler, G. Ochs

      Pages 42-50

9. The Contribution of Both the Peripheral and Central Nervous Systems to the Pain that Follows Peripheral Nerve Injury

   1. The Contribution of Both the Peripheral and Central Nervous Systems to the Pain that Follows Peripheral Nerve Injury

      • C. J. Woolf

      Pages 51-57

10. Clinical Symptoms, Electrophysiological and Morphological Findings in Traumatic Lesions of the Ischiadic Nerve in Domestic Fowl

    1. Clinical Symptoms, Electrophysiological and Morphological Findings in Traumatic Lesions of the Ischiadic Nerve in Domestic Fowl

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

       Pages 58-65

11. Regeneration of Peripheral Nerves by Means of Muscle and Nerve Transplants

    1. Regeneration of Peripheral Nerves by Means of Muscle and Nerve Transplants

       • M. Sparmann, G. Friedebold, T. Meyer

       Pages 66-69

12. Motor Recovery After Delayed Nerve Suture

    1. Motor Recovery After Delayed Nerve Suture

       • H.-P. Richter

       Pages 70-72

13. Stimulation of Nerve Axon Outgrowth by Means of Fibrin Adhesive with Added Melanotropic Neuropeptide

    1. Stimulation of Nerve Axon Outgrowth by Means of Fibrin Adhesive with Added Melanotropic Neuropeptide

       • O. Osgaard, N. H. Diemer

       Pages 73-74

14. Nerve Regeneration in the Centrocentral Anastomosis

    1. Nerve Regeneration in the Centrocentral Anastomosis

       • J. M. González-Darder, J. Barberá, J. L. Gil- Salú, F. Garcia-Vázquez

       Pages 75-80

15. Biochemical Manipulation of the Microenvironment in Experimental Nerve Regeneration Chambers

    1. Biochemical Manipulation of the Microenvironment in Experimental Nerve Regeneration Chambers

       • H. Müller

       Pages 81-87

16. Experimental Repair of Peripheral Nerve Injury Using Venous Autograft

    1. Experimental Repair of Peripheral Nerve Injury Using Venous Autograft

       • A. Leventis, A. Maillis, E. Singounas, P. Davaki, N. Karandreas

       Pages 88-95

17. Experimental Nerve Regeneration Under a Vein Graft in the Rat

    1. Experimental Nerve Regeneration Under a Vein Graft in the Rat

       • J. Godard, G. Coulon, G. Monnier, D. Rouillon, G. Jacquet, R. Steimle

       Pages 96-103

18. Rejection of Allogenic Nerve Grafts in a Genetic Model of the Rat

    1. Rejection of Allogenic Nerve Grafts in a Genetic Model of the Rat

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

       Pages 104-112

19. Spinal Nerve Lesion and its Regeneration with and without Nerve Suture: An Experimental Study in Rats

    1. Spinal Nerve Lesion and its Regeneration with and without Nerve Suture: An Experimental Study in Rats

       • T. Wallenfang, J. Bohl, J. P. Jantzen, B. Wallesch

       Pages 113-123

20. Limitation of Neuroma Formation by Fat Tissue

    1. Limitation of Neuroma Formation by Fat Tissue

       • J. Weis, J. M. Schröder

       Pages 124-129

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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