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Practical management of pediatric and adult brachial plexus palsies /

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Practical Management of Pediatric and Adult Brachial Plexus Palsies covers in-depth surgical techniques for managing disorders of this crucial nerve complex so that you can most effectively treat injuries in patients of any age. Drs. Kevin Chung, Lynda Yan, and John McGillicuddy present a multidisci...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Chung, Kevin C., Yang, Lynda J.-S, McGillicuddy, John E., 1941-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh : Saunders/Elsevier, ©2012.
Subjects:
Brachial plexus > Wounds and injuries > Treatment.
Nerves, Peripheral.
Brachial plexus.
Brachial Plexus > injuries
Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Peripheral Nerves
Brachial Plexus
Plexus brachial.
Nerfs périphériques.
Plexus brachial > Lésions et blessures > Traitement.
MEDICAL > Surgery > Neurosurgery.
Brachial plexus
Nerves, Peripheral
Electronic books.
Internet Resources.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Anatomy of the Brachial Plexus
  • 2. Physiology of Nerve Injury and Regeneration
  • 3. Clinical Examination of the Patient with Brachial Plexus Palsy
  • 4. Clinical Presentation and Considerations of Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy
  • 5. Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy: Antecedent Obstetrical Factors
  • 6. Guidelines for Attorney-Physician Interactions About Brachial Plexus Palsy Patients
  • 7. The Role of Electrodiagnosis in Infants with Brachial Plexus Palsies
  • 8. Radiographic Assessment in Pediatric Brachial Plexus Palsies
  • 9. Nerve Repair/Reconstruction Strategies for Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsies
  • 10. Shoulder Sequelae in Children with Brachial Plexus Palsy
  • 11. Reconstructive Strategies for Recovery of Hand Function
  • 12. Rehabilitation Concepts for Pediatric Brachial Plexus Palsies
  • 13. Outcomes of Treatment for Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy
  • 14. Clinical Examination and Diagnosis
  • 15. Nerve Repair/Nerve Transfer Strategies for Adult Brachial Plexus Palsies
  • 16. Operative Neurophysiology of the Brachial Plexus Intraoperative Electrodiagnostic Studies
  • 17. Practical Application of Electrodiagnostic Studies to Evaluate Adult Brachial Plexus Lesions
  • 18. Radiographic Assessment of Adult Brachial Plexus Injuries 19. Reconstructive Procedures for the Upper Extremity
  • 20. Surgical Procedures for Recovery of Hand Function
  • 21. Rehabilitation Concepts for Adult Brachial Plexus Injuries
  • 22. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • 23. Strategies for Treating Pain
  • 24. Outcomes of Treatment for Adult Brachial Plexus Injuries
  • Index.