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Microsurgery in brachial plexus lesions.

K Simesen, J Haase

    Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica
    |June 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Microsurgical repair for brachial plexus injuries shows promise, particularly for upper plexus lesions distal to the dorsal root ganglion. Nerve grafting and neurolysis yielded better motor function recovery than nerve transfers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurosurgery
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Microsurgery

    Background:

    • Brachial plexus lesions can result in significant motor and sensory deficits.
    • Microsurgical repair aims to restore function after nerve damage.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of microsurgical interventions for brachial plexus lesions.
    • To compare outcomes of different microsurgical techniques.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 22 patients with brachial plexus lesions.
    • Analysis of outcomes following nerve transfer, nerve grafting, and neurolysis.

    Main Results:

    • Nerve grafting (5/6) and neurolysis (8/12) led to useful motor function recovery.

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  • Nerve transfers to the musculocutaneous nerve (0/4) did not achieve useful elbow flexion.

    • Conclusions:

    • Microsurgical treatment is beneficial for upper brachial plexus lesions distal to the dorsal root ganglion.
    • Nerve grafting and neurolysis are more effective than intercostal nerve transfers for restoring motor function.