TY - JOUR
T1 - Iatrogenic Nerve Lesions of the Upper Extremity
AU - Krapohl, Björn D.
AU - Jahn, Karin
AU - Lukschu, Sandra
AU - Machens, Hans Günther
PY - 2005
Y1 - 2005
N2 - Thirty-three patients are presented who suffer from iatrogenic nerve injury of the upper extremity. Depending on the nature, duration, and degree of nerve injury, we performed neurolysis (16), direct nerve coaptation (4), and nerve grafting (13). Fourteen (70%) of 20 patients presenting with motor nerve injury achieved motor function against resistance. In 26 of 30 patients (87%) with sensory nerve involvement, at least some superficial sensory function was restored. Surgeons should be familiar with clinical and electroneurophysiological tests for early diagnosis of iatrogenic nerve injuries to allow early intervention for maximal nerve recovery.
AB - Thirty-three patients are presented who suffer from iatrogenic nerve injury of the upper extremity. Depending on the nature, duration, and degree of nerve injury, we performed neurolysis (16), direct nerve coaptation (4), and nerve grafting (13). Fourteen (70%) of 20 patients presenting with motor nerve injury achieved motor function against resistance. In 26 of 30 patients (87%) with sensory nerve involvement, at least some superficial sensory function was restored. Surgeons should be familiar with clinical and electroneurophysiological tests for early diagnosis of iatrogenic nerve injuries to allow early intervention for maximal nerve recovery.
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U2 - 10.1097/00006527-200510000-00006
DO - 10.1097/00006527-200510000-00006
M3 - Article
C2 - 16361966
AN - SCOPUS:33644988935
SN - 0741-5206
VL - 25
SP - 181
EP - 186
JO - Plastic Surgical Nursing
JF - Plastic Surgical Nursing
IS - 4
ER -