Nerve transfer surgery in spinal cord injury: online information sharing
BMC Neurology, 2021 Background Nerve transfer to improve upper extremity function in persons with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) is a new reconstructive option, and has led to more people seeking and sharing surgical information and experiences.
Syena Moltaji +2 more
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Supercharging the Smile: A Novel Dual Nerve Transfer for Facial Reanimation
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2022 Background:. Facial paralysis has profound effects on the functional and psychosocial well-being of patients. Various surgical facial reanimation techniques have been described to address this devastating condition.
Victoria Kuta, MD +1 more
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AIN to Ulnar Motor Nerve Transfer Meta Analysis [PDF]
, 2020 Background: There are currently few comprehensive studies of end-to-end and “supercharged” reverse end-to-side (SETS) anterior interosseous nerve (AIN) to ulnar nerve transfers for treatment of ulnar neuropathy.
Ilyas, MD, Asif M., Luikart, Melanie
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Anatomical Study of the Motor Branches of the Radial Nerve in the Forearm [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de OrtopediaObjective To analyze the anatomical variations of the motor branches of the radial nerve in the elbow region. The origin, course, length, branches, motor points and relationships with neighboring structures were evaluated.
Edie Benedito Caetano +5 more
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Induction of Paralysis and Visual System Injury in Mice by T Cells Specific for Neuromyelitis Optica Autoantigen Aquaporin-4. [PDF]
, 2017 While it is recognized that aquaporin-4 (AQP4)-specific T cells and antibodies participate in the pathogenesis of neuromyelitis optica (NMO), a human central nervous system (CNS) autoimmune demyelinating disease, creation of an AQP4-targeted model with ...
Cruz-Herranz, Andrés +7 more
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Characterization of interstitial stem cells in hydra by cloning [PDF]
, 1977 A procedure has been developed for cloning interstitial stem cells from hydra. Clones are prepared by introducing small numbers of viable cells into aggregates of nitrogen mustard-inactivated host tissue.
David, Charles N., Murphy, Susan
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Integrative analysis identifies candidate tumor microenvironment and intracellular signaling pathways that define tumor heterogeneity in NF1 [PDF]
, 2020 Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a monogenic syndrome that gives rise to numerous symptoms including cognitive impairment, skeletal abnormalities, and growth of benign nerve sheath tumors.
Allaway, Robert J +11 more
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Pediatric Hand Surgery Training in Nicaragua: A Sustainable Model of Surgical Education in a Resource-Poor Environment. [PDF]
, 2017 Recent reports have demonstrated that nearly two-thirds of the world's population do not have access to adequate surgical care, a burden that is borne disproportionately by residents of resource-poor countries.
James, Michelle A +3 more
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THE RESULTS OF USING A PART OF ULNAR NERVE FOR RESTORATION OF ELBOW FLEXION IN PATIENTS WITH UPPER BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURY [PDF]
Acta Medica Iranica, 2005 In upper brachial plexus (C5-C6 or C5-C6-C7 roots) injuries, restoration of elbow flexion is the first aim. Several methods have been used to achieve this goal.
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Brazilian Neurosurgery, 2018 Objective To present the functional outcomes of distal nerve transfer techniques for restoration of elbow flexion after upper brachial plexus injury. Method The files of 78 adult patients with C5, C6, ± C7 lesions were reviewed.
Mario G. Siqueira +4 more
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