title: Surgical repair of brachial plexus injury.
abstract: This preliminary report surveys the authors' experience in the treatment of 66 patients with brachial plexus traction injuries. The results of nerve reconstructive surgery obtained in 44 patients with a follow-up of at least 2 years were disappointing; on average, 10% of upper limb function was added. The role of several factors involved in this type of injury and the major draw-backs of treatment are discussed in combination with future possibilities. Current techniques of neurotizations are presented in one case.
authors: Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, Leiden, The Netherlands.
authors: R T
authors: RT
authors: Thomeer
authors: M J
authors: MJ
authors: Malessy
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000294:innervation; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D009049:Motorcycles; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D016067:Nerve Transfer / Q000379:methods; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000601:surgery*