Polyneuropathies are among the most common acute and chronic neurological diseases. They have
various causes & diabetes mellitus autoimmune diseases rheumatism or cancer toxic or genetic
causes among others may all trigger a polyneuropathy. The diagnosis is based on clinical and
electrophysiological criteria and has been continually improving with the advent of numerous
new methods such as neural ultrasound and MRI however it is at the same time becoming more
complex. The various different treatment methods which are becoming increasingly
disease-specific are just as heterogeneous as the causes. Symptomatic therapy should always be
considered such as treatment of neuropathic pain physiotherapy and occupational therapy
coordination exercises and rehabilitation. This book uses brief case reports to describe
typical clinical patterns pitfalls and practical approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of
polyneuropathies. The assessment of polyneuropathies in providing expert witness responses and
in classifying possible disabilities are also discussed.
