Techniques in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management
Volume 12, Issue 3 , Pages 127-133, July 2008

The microstructure of peripheral nerves

  • James M. Kerns, PhD

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Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.

This is an illustrated review of the basic essentials of the microstructure of peripheral nerves, with an emphasis on those aspects that can be considered relevant in clinical practice. The discussion includes basic definitions about nerves and their importance as well as a review of the exciting areas of normal and injured nerves.

Keywords: Peripheral nerves, Neurocytology, Dorsal root ganglia, Nerve injury

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PII: S1084-208X(08)00018-9

doi:10.1053/j.trap.2008.03.001

Techniques in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management
Volume 12, Issue 3 , Pages 127-133, July 2008

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