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.
Anderton
J M
JM
Department of Anaesthesia, Manchester Royal Infirmary.
Schady
W
W
Markham
D E
DE
D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000502:physiology; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016684:Prone Position / Q000502:physiology; D013997:Time Factors