For more than 80 years this unique short atlas has been the go-to guide to the examination of patients with lesions of the peripheral nerves and nerve roots – appreciated by generations of students and experienced practitioners alike.

First published in its original form in 1943 and updated in its sixth edition by highly respected author Michael O’Brien, this book is the perfect companion for all those involved or caring for patients with peripheral nerve injuries and other neuromuscular disorders. It covers mononeuropathies, peripheral nerve lesions, examination techniques and anatomy of the peripheral nervous system, all illustrated with excellent diagrams and high-quality photographs.

Illustrated with exceptionally clear photographs, accompanied by simple anatomical diagrams to aid comprehension
Useful tables of the innervation of muscles and the muscle and cutaneous distribution of peripheral nerves
Updated to reflect latest changes in nomenclature
New diagrams and illustrations, including of the spine and spinal nerve roots, male inguinal region and female perineum
Summary table of the common compression and entrapment mononeuropathies, with sites now indicated on the nerve diagrams