Preface

Neuropathies are intriguing subjects for clinicians, electromyographers, and peripheral nerve surgeons. The main reason for this assumption lies in the nature of these diseases, which still possess a number of secrets waiting to be discovered. This book contains current knowledge on neuropathies, which we believe you will find interesting. The subject of "neuropathies" comprises a number of topics, and each and every one could be the subject of a textbook.

This book was initially envisioned to solving problems in the diagnosis and therapy of neuropathies. The authors discuss the diagnosis and treatment of mononeuropathies, peripheral nerve injuries, and the new insights into the mechanisms of neuropathic pain. In some chapters of this book we also look at interesting and evocatory facts about interventional treatment options for neuropathic pain, which have "for" and "against" approaches.

This book should be read without prejudgment because the content may not be compatible with general but repeated assumptions and guidelines. However, I believe that this book may be an inspiration for many young investigators as well.

All in all, we have one major aim and that is to make you think deeply about neuropathies and neuropathic pain. We will be contented if we succeed.

**II**

**Chapter 7 117**

New Insights For Neuropathic Pain **129**

**Chapter 8 131**

**Chapter 9 157**

Risk and Reward: Avoiding Donor Morbidity and Maximizing Results

*by Si-Qi Wei, Zhuo-Ying Tao, Yang Xue and Dong-Yuan Cao*

Interventional Treatment Options for Trigeminal Neuralgia *by Yashar Eshraghi, Sarah J. Vitug and Maged Guirguis*

in Nerve Transfer Surgery

Peripheral Sensitization

*by Scott Ferris*

**Section 3**

**Hande Turker** Ondokuz Mayis University, Turkey

**Leonel Garcia Benavides, Guillermo Ramos Gallardo and Miriam Méndez Del Villar** University of Guadalajara, Mexico

**1**

Section 1

Mononeuropathies,

Diagnosis and Treatment

Section 1
