Nerve Surgery

The essential multimedia guide on the management of complex nerve injuries.

Nerve surgery has truly evolved into a sophisticated and indispensable specialty within the vast realm of surgery. Over the past three decades, significant advancements in managing complex nerve injuries have been meticulously documented in Nerve Surgery, Second Edition. Edited by the esteemed nerve surgeon and professor, Susan E. Mackinnon, this edition features contributions from a distinguished group of surgeons, clinicians, and scientists who are leaders in the field of nerve surgery.

The book comprises 22 comprehensive chapters, with many new authors contributing updated practices from the last decade. Initial chapters delve into the history of nerve surgery and its essential anatomy and physiology. The following sections cover patient evaluation, electrodiagnostic (EDX) examination of nerve injuries, and principles of nerve repair and grafting. Core chapters explore the management of a complete range of traumatic and idiopathic nerve syndromes, birth-related nerve injuries, and peripheral nerve neoplasms. Updated chapters discuss technical aspects of nerve transfers, many defined by Mackinnon herself.

The classification of nerve injuries has been refined to include a Sunderland zero injury of ischemic block and its implications for immediate recovery with surgical decompression. The concept of Axonotmetic III for end-to-side nerve transfers and the introduction of the critical plateau for functional recovery are clearly explained, highlighting the relationship with EDX studies. Understanding EDX studies signifies a paradigm shift in patient selection for nerve surgery. The unique collaboration between Mackinnon and neurology experts, Prof. Muhammad Al-Lozi and Prof. Robert C. Bucelli, on interpreting EDX studies is a standout feature of the second edition.

Authors:
Susan E. Mackinnon (Author)
Edition:
2nd
Publication Date:
January 8, 2026