Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria (Jun 2011)

Surgical treatment of adult traumatic brachial plexus injuries: an overview

  • Mario G. Siqueira,
  • Roberto S. Martins

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/S0004-282X2011000400023
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 69, no. 3
pp. 528 – 535

Abstract

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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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