An unusual cause of postoperative brachial plexus palsy

We describe a case of postoperative brachial plexus neurapraxia after lumbar spinal surgery performed on the prone, seated, knee-chest position. The arms were extended above the patient's head. (Br. J. Anaesth. 1994; 72: 605–607)

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Published in:British journal of anaesthesia : BJA 1994-05, Vol.72 (5), p.605-607
Main Authors: ANDERTON, J.M., SCHADY, W., MARKHAM, D.E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Arm - physiology
Biological and medical sciences
Brachial Plexus - injuries
Complications
Female
Humans
Medical sciences
neuropathy
Orthopedic surgery
Paralysis - etiology
Postoperative Complications
Prone Position - physiology
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Time Factors
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Summary:We describe a case of postoperative brachial plexus neurapraxia after lumbar spinal surgery performed on the prone, seated, knee-chest position. The arms were extended above the patient's head. (Br. J. Anaesth. 1994; 72: 605–607)
ISSN:0007-0912
1471-6771
DOI:10.1093/bja/72.5.605