Diagnosis and Treatment of Pectoralis Minor Syndrome (Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet)
Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS) due to compression of the brachial plexus under the pectoralis minor insertion, also called pectoralis minor syndrome, is characterized by pain and decreased function in the upper limb. When the diagnosis is conf
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Minimally Invasive Surgery for Chronic Pain Management
Giorgio Pietramaggiori • Saja Scherer Editors
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Chronic Pain Management An Evidence-Based Approach
Editors Giorgio Pietramaggiori Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Medical Institute Lausanne, Switzerland
Saja Scherer Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Medical Institute Lausanne, Switzerland
ISBN 978-3-030-50187-7 ISBN 978-3-030-50188-4 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50188-4 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Foreword I
As an academic plastic surgery program director, I felt the responsibility to develop a formal training in peripheral nerve surgery to improve the quality of life of the increasing number of patients suffering from chronic pain. Peripheral nerve surgery is one of the most rapidly evolving branches of plastic surgery. Migraine surgery, targeted muscle reinnervation and the robotic prosthetics are just a few examples of this ever-expanding specialty within plastic surgery. Outcomes from these surgeries are positive with over 70% improvement in pain across the literature, largely overcoming results from other approaches. This book is one of the first practical guides to lead the surgeons through the techniques of peripheral nerve decompressions, selective neurectomies (in case of damaged nerves) and nerve repair, with a very clear, step-by-step approach. The techniques described are minimally invasive which makes them less likely to create complications and more acceptable by patients and other doctors. Dr. Pietramaggiori and Dr. Scherer have been in the forefront of this specialty, thriving to push i
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