Authoritative 2-volume Edition Comprehensively Covering The Neurobiology And Diseases Of The Peripheral Nervous System. It Encompasses Neurobiology, Clinical Neurophysiology, Molecular Genetics, And Clinical Diagnosis And Management. The 4th Edition Has Been Rewritten And Updated To Provide A Fresh Account Of All Subjects, With An Emphasis On New Information About Cell Biology, Genetics, Proteomics, Clinical Manifestations, And New Treatments. Provides Authoritative, In-depth Information On Neurobiology And Diseases Of The Peripheral Nervous System As Well As Complete Coverage Of Development - Anatomy - Physiology - Pharmacology -special Testing (nerve Conduction And Emg), Autonomic Testing, And Testing Of Impairment And Disability - And The Diagnosis, Management, And Outcomes For Peripheral Neuropathies. Includes Information On Epidemiologic Survey And Pharmaceutical Industry Trials, With Coverage Of The Complications Of Diabetes Mellitus And Other Metabolic Diseases. V. 1. Structure Of The Peripheral Nervous System -- Function Of The Peripheral Nervous System -- Neurobiology Of The Peripheral Nervous System -- Neuroimmunology Of The Peripheral Nervous System -- Functional Compartments And Nerve-fiber Environment -- Pathology Of The Peripheral Nervous System -- Nerve Conduction And Electromyography -- Quantitating Symptoms, Impairments, And Outcomes -- Diseases Of The Peripheral Nervous System -- V. 2. Diseases Of Cranial Nerves -- Diseases Of The Spinal Cord, Spinal Roots, And Limb Girdle Plexus -- Neuropathy Caused By Compression, Entrapment, Or Physical Injury -- Sporadic Motor Neuron Disease -- Basis Of Inherited Disease -- Inherited Motor Neuron Degeneration -- Hereditary Motor And Sensory Neuropathies -- Hereditary Sensory And Autonomic Neuropathies -- Inborn Errors Of Metabolism With Peripheral Nerve Involvement -- Neuropathy Associated With Systemic Disease -- Neuropathy Associated With Nutritional And Vitamin Deficiencies -- Neuropathy Associated With Infections -- Inflammatory And Immune Neuropathy -- Neuropathy Associated With Malignancy -- Neuropathy Associated With Industrial Agents, Metals, And Drugs -- Peripheral Nerve Tumors -- Management. [edited By] Peter J. Dyck, P.k. Thomas. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.