title: Autologous transplantation and neurolysis of the brachial plexus following trauma.
abstract: Autologous transplantation in brachial plexus injuries has become significantly more efficacious through increased knowledge of the microtopographic anatomy of the fascicle structures and the refinement of microneurosurgical techniques. Recovery of shoulder and upper arm functions can be achieved with autologous transplantation in the majority of patients under optimized conditions. However, attempts to restore forearm, hand and finger functions in this way have been disappointing so far. Therapeutic success is primarily governed by early decision making, selection of adequate surgical strategies and intensive and longlasting postoperative management.
authors.affiliation: Neurochirurgische Klinik, Krankenhaus Nordstadt, Hannover, Germany.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Nikkhah
authors.affiliation: Neurochirurgische Klinik, Krankenhaus Nordstadt, Hannover, Germany.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Carvalho
authors.affiliation: Neurochirurgische Klinik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Germany.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Samii
keywords: Key words Traumatic brachial plexus injuries • Microneurosurgery • Musculocutaneous nerve • Axillary nerve • Nerve anastomosis • Autologous transplantation