| The role of nerve transfers for C5-C6 brachial plexus injury in adults. | |
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PMID: 20088304 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The brachial plexus consists of nerve roots C5-T1. Upper brachial plexus roots (C5-C6) innervate proximal muscles of the shoulder and upper arm. Injuries causing root avulsion or rupture require intensive treatment and significantly impact patients' quality of life. Nerves regenerate extremely slowly and without treatment, patients with upper brachial plexus lesions may lose motor function distal to the injury. Upper brachial plexus reconstruction using nerve transfers is a new method to bypass damaged areas thereby allowing patients to regain critical arm functions faster. We present a review of brachial plexus cadaveric anatomy, reconstruction transfer techniques, and management. |
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Authors:
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Matthew J Schessler; W Thomas McClellan |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The West Virginia medical journal Volume: 106 ISSN: 0043-3284 ISO Abbreviation: W V Med J Publication Date: 2010 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-01-21 Completed Date: 2010-03-03 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0413777 Medline TA: W V Med J Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 12-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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West Virginia University School of Medicine, USA. |
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Adult Brachial Plexus / injuries*, surgery* Humans Nerve Transfer / methods* |
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