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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...
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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...
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This study aims to discuss the diagnosis and management of radial nerve compression neuropathy in the newborn.
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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...
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Distal nerve transfer versus supraclavicular nerve grafting: comparison of elbow flexion outcome in neonatal brachial plexus palsy with C5-C7 involvement
Ulnar and median nerve transfers to arm muscles have been used to recover elbow flexion in infants with neonatal brachial plexus palsy, but there is no direct outcome comparison with the classical supraclavicu...
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Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Several mechanisms are involved in peripheral nerve injury including trauma, entrapment syndromes, and tumors. The clinical history and the physical examination are fundamental for the correct diagnosis and fo...
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Outcomes from primary surgical reconstruction of neonatal brachial plexus palsy in 104 children
The outcome from microsurgical reconstruction of neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP) varies, and comparison between different series is difficult, given the differences in preoperative evaluation, surgical s...
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Surgical treatment of birth-related brachial plexus injuries: a historical review
This historical review presents the relevant data about the evolution of the surgical treatment of neonatal brachial plexus palsy. Starting with the first clinical description by Smellie in 1754, we will prese...
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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...
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Long-term evaluation of hand function in children undergoing Oberlin and Oberlin-like procedures for reinnervation of the biceps muscle
Long-term evaluation of hand function in children who underwent transfer procedures to reinnervate the biceps muscle, using fascicles from the ulnar and median nerves as donors.
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Self-biting behavior in patients with neonatal brachial plexus palsy
Self-biting behavior in patients with neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP) has been associated with finger amputation. Our objective is to describe the incidence of this complication, risk factors, and clinic...
