5 Result(s)
-
Article
Diagnostic accuracy of imaging studies for diagnosing root avulsions in post-traumatic upper brachial plexus traction injuries in adults
There is no consensus about which type of imaging study, computed tomography myelography (CTM) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), provides better information concerning root avulsion in adult brachial plexus...
-
Article
Treatment of complete facial palsy in adults: comparative study between direct hemihypoglossal-facial neurorrhaphy, hemihipoglossal-facial neurorrhaphy with grafts, and masseter to facial nerve transfer
The hypoglossal (with or without grafts) and masseter nerves are frequently used as axon donors for facial reinnervation when no proximal stump of the facial nerve is available. We report our experience treati...
-
Article
Influence of body mass index on the outcome of brachial plexus surgery: are there any differences between elbow and shoulder results?
Body mass index (BMI) has recently been identified as a predictor of outcomes following reconstructive surgery of shoulder palsies. In this study, we sought to determine if the same holds true for the reconstr...
-
Article
The epidemiology of adult traumatic brachial plexus lesions in a large metropolis
Adult traumatic brachial plexus lesions are devastating injuries. Their real incidence is difficult to ascertain, but are certainly growing due to the increasing number of high-speed motor-vehicle accidents, e...
-
Article
Surgical treatment of typical peripheral schwannomas: the risk of new postoperative deficits
Although peripheral schwannomas can be resected without postoperative neurological complications, surgeons must anticipate the possibility that new neurological deficits could develop. In order to evaluate the...
