title: An unusual cause of postoperative brachial plexus palsy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesia, Manchester Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Anderton
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Schady
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Markham
mesh_terms: 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