Table of Contents

"What is Peripheral Neuropathy?
The Peripheral Web
Functional Organization of the Peripheral Nervous System
Three Types of Nerves
Motor, Sensory, and Autonomic Organization of Peripheral Nerves
Patterns of Neuropathy
Focal, Multifocal and Distal
Selective Vulnerability
Is it Axonal, Demyelinating, or Small Fiber
Symptoms of Neuropathy
Motor Symptoms
Sensory Symptoms
Autonomic Symptoms
Evaluation and Diagnosis
Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy
Neuropathies Associated with Diabetes and Glucose Intolerance
Neuropathies Associated with Nutritional Deficiencies and Gastrointestinal Disorders
Autoimmune Neuropathies
Neuropathies Caused by Infections
Neuropathies Associated with Cancer
Hereditary Neuropathies
Drug Induced Neuropathies
Neuropathies Caused by Toxins
Neuropathies Associated with Renal Failure
Neuropathies Associated with Thyroid Disease
Plexopathies
Entrapment Syndromes
Idiopathic Neuropathies
Management of Chronic Neuropathic Pain
Drug Therapy
Interventional Therapy
Treatment of Autonomic Symptoms
Adaptive Devices and Physical and Occupational Therapy
Caring for Your Feet
Alternative Medicines
Sharing Stories and Experiences."

About the Author

Norman Latov, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, and Director of the Peripheral Neuropathy Clinical and Research Center at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

Reviews

From drug therapies and foot care to management of chronic pain and nerve damage at all stages, Peripheral Neuropathy is an excellent, easy guide to understanding all the options, and a recommended pick for any general lending library.--Midwest Book Review""Dr. Latov is a world-renowned expert on the topic...This book is arranged in a logical fashion with chapters devoted to the various aspects of peripheral neuropathy. It starts with a basic neuroanatomy primer which is followed by information on the evaluation, diagnosis, and managementof the disorder. It ends with patients' personal stories...[This book is] comprehensive and a good resource for the patient with peripheral neuropathy.""-- Doody's Reviews