Adult Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries
Authors:
- Alexander Y. ShinASAlexander Y. Shin
- Robert J. SpinnerRSRobert J. Spinner
- Scott P. SteinmannSSScott P. Steinmann
- Allen T. BishopABAllen T. Bishop
- 1 October 2005
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Vol. 13 (6) , 382-396
Abstract
Adult traumatic brachial plexus injuries are devastating, and they are occurring with increasing frequency. Patient evaluation consists of a focused assessment of upper extremity sensory and motor function, radiologic studies, and, most important, preoperative and intraoperative electrodiagnKeywords
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