| Wilhelm Heinrich Erb, M.D. (1840 to 1921): a historical perspective on Erb's palsy. | |
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PMID: 17519716 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Erb's palsy is well known to physicians across medical specialties, and its clinical manifestations present a formidable challenge to reconstructive surgeons. Although the condition is well established, knowledge pertaining to its namesake, Wilhelm Heinrich Erb, is rather obscure in the existing scientific literature. Erb was influential not only through his description of classic brachial plexus palsy involving the superior (or upper) roots, but also by his indelible contributions to our understanding of peripheral nerve physiology, deep tendon reflexes, and the muscular dystrophies. Erb's contributions to medicine transcend specialty boundaries. In this article, the authors seek to convey his scientific achievements and the character of the man through translation of his German manuscripts. These texts, complemented by the existing English literature, provide a unique perspective on Wilhelm Heinrich Erb's contribution to medicine. The authors will also emphasize his role in describing and clarifying the nature of Erb's palsy. |
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Authors:
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Andrew J Watt; Andreas D Niederbichler; Lynda J-S Yang; Kevin C Chung |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Biography; Historical Article; Journal Article; Portraits |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Plastic and reconstructive surgery Volume: 119 ISSN: 1529-4242 ISO Abbreviation: Plast. Reconstr. Surg. Publication Date: 2007 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-05-23 Completed Date: 2007-06-04 Revised Date: 2011-02-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1306050 Medline TA: Plast Reconstr Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2161-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Brachial Plexus Neuropathies
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history* Electrodiagnosis / history Eponyms Germany History, 19th Century History, 20th Century Humans Nervous System Diseases / history |
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Personal Name Subject:
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Wilhelm Heinrich Erb |
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