title: Recovery of brachial plexus injuries.
abstract: Despite technical advances, the ability to restore function following severe brachial plexus traction lesions is limited. Major problems hampering good results are the inability to recognize corresponding fascicles in case of a large nerve gap and the lack of a proximal nerve stump in root avulsions. This article discusses the diagnosis and treatment of such injuries in combination with research in this field.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University State Hospital, Leiden, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Thomeer
mesh_terms: D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D004568:Electrodiagnosis; D006801:Humans; D009416:Nerve Regeneration; D011859:Radiography; D013127:Spinal Nerves / Q000637:transplantation; D014180:Transplantation