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Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injuries

Neurosurgery Clinics of North America, 2009
Obstetric brachial plexus lesions (OBPLs) are typically caused by traction to the brachial plexus during labor. The incidence of OBPL is about 2 per 1000 births. Most commonly, the C5 and C6 spinal nerves are affected. The prognosis is generally considered to be good, but the percentage of children who have residual deficits may be as high as 20% to 30%
Martijn J A, Malessy, Willem, Pondaag
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Brachial Plexus Traction Injuries

Hand Clinics, 1991
Brachial plexus traction injuries most frequently occur following acute flexion or extension of the neck. The symptomatology following this injury may be defined clearly into the anatomic patterns of upper trunk, lower trunk, posterior cord, medial cord, and lateral cord radiations.
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Avulsion injury of the brachial plexus

The American Journal of Surgery, 1968
Abstract Two cases of complete avulsion of the roots of the brachial plexus are presented. Both patients also had severe additional injuries. Myelography demonstrated the avulsion in the second case. In both, the useless arm was amputated at the mid-humerus level.
A G, Coran, A, Simon, F, Heimberg, N, Beberman   +3 more
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Traumatic Injuries to the Brachial Plexus

Surgical Clinics of North America, 1981
Transient lesions of the brachial plexus are fairly common but are difficult to recognize early because of other associated severe injuries of the brain and skeleton. They often cause hand edema, producing stiffness. In recent years, the understanding of the role of afferent sensory impulses and the application of microsurgical technique has helped in ...
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Managing brachial plexus injuries

Nursing Standard, 1994
People who are injured in severe traumatic incidents such as motorcycle accidents and knife or gunshot attacks generally require intensive, life-saving surgical intervention for head, chest or spinal injuries. One of the problems associated with such accidents is brachial plexus injury.
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Adult Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2005
Adult traumatic brachial plexus injuries are devastating life-altering injuries occurring with increasing frequency. Evaluation includes a detailed physical examination and radiologic and electrodiagnostic studies. Critical concepts in surgical management include knowledge of injury patterns, timing of surgery, prioritization in restoration of function,
Alexander Y, Shin, Robert J, Spinner, Scott P, Steinmann, Allen T, Bishop   +3 more
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Brachial Plexus Injuries

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 1988
Brachial plexus lesions with complete or partial palsy of the dependent musculature are a severe handicap for the patient. By microsurgery of lesions in continuity and nerve grafting in cases with complete interruption, some recovery can be achieved.
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Management of brachial plexus injuries

2008
Most brachial plexus lesions are traction injuries sustained during birth, but in adolescents and older people they are usually caused by traffic accidents or following a fall in the home. A minority are the result of penetrating injury after civilian assault or trauma encountered during wartime.
G, Blaauw, R S, Muhlig, J W, Vredeveld
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Recovery of brachial plexus injuries

Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, 1991
Despite technical advances, the ability to restore function following severe brachial plexus traction lesions is limited. Major problems hampering good results are the inability to recognize corresponding fascicles in case of a large nerve gap and the lack of a proximal nerve stump in root avulsions.
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Brachial Plexus Stretch Injury

Journal of American College Health, 1983
Abstract Upper trunk brachial plexopathy is a significant injury. Five percent to ten percent of “burners” result in a neurologic deficit which may take several weeks for full recovery. Anatomy, pathophysiology, physical examination, criteria for return to play, and therapy are reviewed.
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