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Post-operative brachial plexus neuropraxia: A less recognised complication of combined plastic and laparoscopic surgeries

Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2014
This presentation is to increase awareness of the potential for brachial plexus injury during prolonged combined plastic surgery procedures. A case of brachial plexus neuropraxia in a 26-year-old obese patient following a prolonged combined plastic ...
Jimmy Thomas
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Brachial plexus injury: are we doing enogh?

Journal of Society of Surgeons of Nepal, 2016
Introduction and Objective: Repair of Brachial plexus injury is a neglected art in developing countries like ours. We discuss here various case scenarios managed at our centre and the challenges involved.
Amit Thapa, Bidur KC, Bikram Shakya
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Arthroscopic Shoulder Fusion for Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy

Arthroscopy Techniques, 2020
Shoulder fusion for sequelae of obstetrical brachial plexus injury is reported as a valuable surgical solution with very good results and functional range of motion. It is traditionally performed in open fashion.
Mohamed G. Morsy, M.D., Hesham M. Gawish, M.D., Mostafa A. Galal, M.D., Ahmed H. Waly, M.D.   +3 more
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Supraclavicular Approach to the Brachial Plexus

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2023
Background:. The brachial plexus consists of an intricate array of nerves originating from the C5–T1 ventral rami of the spinal cord. Their course is complex and can be substantially distorted after injury.
Steven E. Dawson, MD, Jeffrey N. Gross, MD, Jessica M. Berns, MD, Thomas Weinzerl, MA, Joshua M. Adkinson, MD, Gregory H. Borschel, MD   +5 more
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The level and influencing factors of quality of life in patients with brachial plexus injury

International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 2014
Purpose: To investigate the overall quality of life level and identify influencing factors in patients with traumatic brachial plexus injury. Methods: One hundred three patients with brachial plexus injury were assessed using the World Health ...
Jie Shen, Zhi-Wen Wang
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Distribution of Peripheral Nerve Injuries in Patients with a History of Shoulder Trauma Referred to a Tertiary Care Electrodiagnostic Laboratory

Diagnostics, 2020
Peripheral nerve injury after shoulder trauma is an underestimated complication. The distribution of the affected nerves has been reported to be heterogeneous in previous studies. This study aimed to describe the distribution of peripheral nerve injuries
Chul-Hyun Cho, Don-Kyu Kim, Du Hwan Kim
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Obstetric brachial plexus injury

Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2011
Obstetric brachial plexus injury (OBPI), also known as birth brachial plexus injury (BBPI), is unfortunately a rather common injury in newborn children. Incidence varies between 0.15 and 3 per 1000 live births in various series and countries. Although spontaneous recovery is known, there is a large subset which does not recover and needs primary or ...
Mukund R Thatte, Rujuta Mehta
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Axillary artery injury combined with delayed brachial plexus palsy due to compressive hematoma in a young patient: a case report

Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury, 2008
Introduction Axillary artery injury in the shoulder region following blunt trauma without association with either shoulder dislocation or fracture of the humeral neck has been previously reported.
Yajima Hiroshi, Yoshida Atsushi, Maeda Manabu, Murata Keiichi, Okuchi Kazuo   +4 more
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Distal Nerve Transfer for Opponensplasty in the Setting of High Median Nerve Injury: A Case Series

Advances in Orthopedics
Conclusion: In high median-nerve injury, early reconstructive intervention can prevent the thenar muscle atrophy and leads to prompt reinnervation and complete restoration of thenar function.
Mohammadreza Emamhadi, Mohammad Haghani Dogahe, Amirreza Emamhadi   +2 more
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Experimental Biomechanics of Neonatal Brachial Plexus Avulsion Injuries Using a Piglet Model

Bioengineering
Background: A brachial plexus avulsion occurs when the nerve root separates from the spinal cord during birthing trauma, such as shoulder dystocia or a difficult vaginal delivery.
Anita Singh, Kalyani Ghuge, Yashvy Patni, Sriram Balasubramanian   +3 more
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