Treatment of traumatic lesions of the brachial plexus
Authors:
V. Matejčík
Authors‘ workplace:
Neurochirurgická klinika LF UK, Fakultná nemocnica s poliklinikou
akad. L. Dérera, Bratislava, Slovenská republika
Published in:
Prakt. Lék. 2005; 85(2): 82-86
Category:
Of different specialties
Overview
Repair of the function of the upper extremity is the major priority in the reconstruction of nerves in traction injuries of the brachial plexus. Results of surgical intervention are influenced by the level of injury, type of intervention, the patient’s age, and the time lapse between accident and intervention. The paper is devoted to diagnostics, indications for surgical intervention, and to surgical treatment.
Key words:
plexus brachialis – surgical treatment.
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General practitioner for children and adolescents General practitioner for adultsArticle was published in
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2005 Issue 2
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