title: Ulnar nerve injury associated with removal of Norplant implants.
abstract: Improperly placed Norplant implants pose a risk to neurovascular structures at the time of removal. Appropriate attention to insertion and removal should minimize the chance of injury. However, when injuries do occur, a logical and systematic approach to evaluation of the injury can help predict the outcome and establish a plan of care for the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA. pdbmd@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Conwit
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Blumenthal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D004343:Drug Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016912:Levonorgestrel; D009431:Neural Conduction; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000293:injuries*
chemical_list: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D004343:Drug Implants; D016912:Levonorgestrel