Surgical treatment of adult traumatic brachial plexus injuries: an overview

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria

Mario G. Siqueira¹  Roberto S. Martins¹ 

[1] ,University of São Paulo Medical School Division of Functional NeurosurgerySão Paulo SP ,Brazil

关键词: brachial plexus injury;    surgical treatment;    nerve repair;    lesão do plexo braquial;    tratamento cirúrgico;    reparo de nervos;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0004-282X2011000400023

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

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.

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