Surgical treatment of adult traumatic brachial plexus injuries: an overview

Traumatic injuries to the brachial plexus in adults are severely debilitating. They generally affect young individuals. A thorough understanding of the anatomy, clinical evaluation, imaging and electrodiagnostic assessments, treatment options and proper timing of surgical interventions will enable n...

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Published in:Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria 2011-06, Vol.69 (3), p.528-535
Main Authors: Siqueira, Mario G, Martins, Roberto S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Brachial Plexus - injuries
Brachial Plexus Neuropathies - etiology
Brachial Plexus Neuropathies - surgery
Humans
lesão do plexo braquial
Nerve Regeneration
NEUROSCIENCES
PSYCHIATRY
Recovery of Function
reparo de nervos
tratamento cirúrgico
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Summary:Traumatic injuries to the brachial plexus in adults are severely debilitating. They generally affect young individuals. A thorough understanding of the anatomy, clinical evaluation, imaging and electrodiagnostic assessments, treatment options and proper timing of surgical interventions will enable nerve surgeons to offer optimal care to patients. Advances in microsurgical technique have improved the outcome for many of these patients. The treatment options offer patients with brachial plexus injuries the possibility of achieving elbow flexion, shoulder stability with limited abduction and the hope of limited but potentially useful hand function.
ISSN:0004-282X
1678-4227
1678-4227
0004-282X
DOI:10.1590/S0004-282X2011000400023