brachial plexus injury

Known as: of brachial plexus injury, brachial injury plexus, Injury to brachial plexus 
Damage to the nerves in the brachial plexus network. These nerves originate in the spinal column and innervate the shoulder, arm and hand. Often… (More)
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2008
Highly Cited
2008
The epidemiology of neonatal brachial plexus palsy in the United States.
BACKGROUND The nationwide incidence of neonatal brachial plexus palsy in the United States is unknown. The purpose of this study… (More)
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2008
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2008
Management of brachial plexus injury in adults.
Brachial plexus injury in adults is commonly caused by motorcycle accidents. Surgical management consists of nerve repair and… (More)
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2005
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2005
Adult traumatic brachial plexus injuries.
Adult traumatic brachial plexus injuries are devastating, and they are occurring with increasing frequency. Patient evaluation… (More)
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2005
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2005
Functioning free-muscle transfer for brachial plexus injury.
Functioning free-muscle transfers are now an important, even essential, tool in the current management of patients with brachial… (More)
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1995
Review
1995
An approach to obstetrical brachial plexus injuries.
The approach of one clinic to the early evaluation of the infant with an obstetrical brachial plexus palsy has been presented… (More)
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1995
1995
Brachial plexus injury in Thailand: a report of 520 cases.
Between October 1984 and October 1993, 520 patients with traumatic brachial plexus injuries were treated at the Department of… (More)
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Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Nerve transfer to biceps muscle using a part of ulnar nerve for C5-C6 avulsion of the brachial plexus: anatomical study and report of four cases.
Four patients with C5-C6 root avulsion after brachial plexus injury were treated with a transfer of part of a normal functioning… (More)
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Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Functional restoration of elbow flexion in brachial plexus injuries: results in 167 patients (excluding obstetric brachial plexus injury).
From 1985 to 1990, 167 patients were treated for impaired elbow flexion caused by brachial plexus injury. Surgical procedures… (More)
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1988
Review
1988
Neurotization in brachial plexus injuries. Indication and results.
In neurotization or nerve transfer, a healthy but less valuable nerve or its proximal stump is transferred in order to… (More)
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Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
The treatment of brachial plexus injuries
The author describes 1068 patients with brachial plexus lesions who were referred to him during a period of 18 years. Seventy two… (More)
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