title: Restoration of hand function after brachial plexus injury.
abstract: Brachial plexus injuries effect hand function in different ways. Deficits may resemble those of a radial nerve palsy or those of an associated, high medioulnar paralysis. Analysis shows that active extension of the wrist is paramount in all procedures to gain quality results.
authors.affiliation: Clinique Longeraie, Lausanne, Switzerland.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bonnard
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Narakas
mesh_terms: D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000503:physiopathology; D006225:Hand / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D010243:Paralysis / Q000601:surgery*; D014953:Wrist / Q000503:physiopathology