Brachial plexus palsy

Description

This book is a monograph about brachial plexus palsy. Severe brachial plexus injuries are often caused by traffic accidents, especially motorcycle accidents. The intercostal nerve transfer to the musculocutaneous nerve is a standard treatment of choice in Japan to reconstruct elbow flexion for brachial plexus palsy with root avulsion. The functional conversion of the nerve transfer is described in detail, using electrophysiological and histochemical studies. This book focuses on birth-related brachial plexus palsy as well as the treatment of brachial plexus injuries in adults.  Read more... Part 1 Brachial plexus injury in adults: anatomy of the brachial plexus historical review of the brachial plexus surgery closed traction injury of the brachial plexus clinical assessment of the brachial plexus lesion nerve surgery of the brachial plexus intercostal nerve transfer pain management of the brachial plexus lesion reconstructive musculoskeletal surgery of the paralyzed limb. Part 2 Brachial plexus birth palsy: perinatal factors natural history treatment - rehabilitation neurosurgery musculoskeletal surgery.