title: The infraclavicular approach to the brachial plexus.
abstract: The infraclavicular approach to the brachial plexus is commonly indicated in patients with traumatic injuries and tumors of the brachial plexus elements. We describe the anatomy and operative technique of this approach.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Louisiana State University at New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. gtende@lsuhsc.edu
authors.forename: Gabriel C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Tender
authors.forename: David G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Kline
mesh_terms: D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000601:surgery*; D020516:Brachial Plexus Neuropathies / Q000601:surgery*; D002968:Clavicle / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*