[Intraoperative extra strong electrical stimulation in the treatment of peripheral nerve injury].
In order to enhance the therapeutic effectiveness of peripheral nerve injury, intraoperative extrastrong electrical stimulation was used in peripheral nerve surgery. In 16 cases of incomplete peripheral rnerve injuries or poorly regeneratedn erves, continuous intraoperative electrophysiological monitoring was used for guidance of neurolysis. Meanwhile, extrastong electrical stimulation was applied. The latency and amplitude before and after electrical stimulation were recorded and the extent of improrement was compared. In all cases, the latency and amplitude were improved after neurolysis and electrical stimulation. Clinical follow-up also showed that the function of corresponding innorvated muscle was improved. Continuous intraoperative extrastrong electrical stimulation could be used as an practical measure to increase the effectiveness of peripheral nerve treatment.
Xu
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Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical University, P. R. China.
Gu
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Shen
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D004558:Electric Stimulation / Q000379:methods; D004576:Electromyography; D005071:Evoked Potentials; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009416:Nerve Regeneration; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000601:surgery*