Ballistic peripheral nerve injuries: basic concepts, controversies, and proposal for a management strategy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-022-01929-8
Abstract: Ballistic injuries to peripheral nerves are devastating injuries frequently encountered in modern conflicts and civilian trauma centers. Such injuries often produce lifelong morbidity, mainly in the form of function loss and chronic pain. However, their… read more here.
Keywords: management strategy; nerve injuries; strategy ballistic; nerve ... See more keywords
Post-operative nerve injuries after cervical spine surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00264-018-4257-4
Abstract: Although relatively rare, post-operative nerve injuries may occur after cervical spine procedures. The most common post-operative neural disorder is C5 nerve palsy. The risk factors for C5 nerve palsy are male gender, OPLL, and posterior… read more here.
Keywords: cervical spine; nerve; nerve injuries; post operative ... See more keywords
Peripheral nerve injuries in the pediatric population: a review of the literature. Part I: traumatic nerve injuries
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DOI: 10.1007/s00381-018-3974-8
Abstract: ObjectiveThis article reviews the clinical results that can be obtained after repair of a traumatic peripheral nerve injury in the pediatric population.MethodsA systematic review of the published literature has been made.ResultsFunctional outcome after major nerve… read more here.
Keywords: nerve injuries; review; pediatric population; nerve ... See more keywords
Application of bioactive hydrogels combined with dental pulp stem cells for the repair of large gap peripheral nerve injuries
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2020.08.028
Abstract: Due to the limitations in autogenous nerve grafting or Schwann cell transplantation, large gap peripheral nerve injuries require a bridging strategy supported by nerve conduit. Cell based therapies provide a novel treatment for peripheral nerve… read more here.
Keywords: nerve injuries; large gap; nerve; peripheral nerve ... See more keywords
Approach to management of nerve gaps in peripheral nerve injuries authors.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.01.031
Abstract: Peripheral nerve injuries (PNI) are a major clinical problem. In general, PNI results from motor vehicle accidents, lacerations with sharp objects, penetrating trauma (gunshot wounds) and stretching or crushing trauma and fractures. They can result… read more here.
Keywords: nerve gaps; peripheral nerve; nerve injuries; nerve ... See more keywords
A medicolegal analysis of positioning-related perioperative peripheral nerve injuries occurring between 1996 and 2015.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2019.05.013
Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVE To provide an analysis of closed malpractice claims brought against anesthesiologists for positioning-related perioperative nerve injury (PRPNI). DESIGN In this retrospective study, we analyzed closed claims data from the Controlled Risk Insurance Company… read more here.
Keywords: nerve injuries; analysis; positioning related; related perioperative ... See more keywords
Peripheral Nerve Injury Associated with a Subdermal Contraceptive Implant: Illustrative Cases and Systematic Review of Literature.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.12.160
Abstract: BACKGROUND Despite demonstrable safety and efficacy of subdermal contraceptive implants (SCIs), both insertion and removal of SCIs in the arm have been associated with neurovascular complications. The aim of this study was to investigate type… read more here.
Keywords: nerve injuries; illustrative cases; subdermal contraceptive; nerve injury ... See more keywords
A Surgical Framework for the Management of Incomplete Axillary Nerve Injuries
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1757752
Abstract: Abstract Background  Axillary nerve injury is the most common nerve injury affecting shoulder function. Nerve repair, grafting, and/or end-to-end nerve transfers are used to reconstruct complete neurotmetic axillary nerve injuries. While many incomplete axillary nerve… read more here.
Keywords: incomplete axillary; axillary nerve; nerve injuries; framework ... See more keywords
Recovery of Motor Nerve Injuries Associated With Displaced, Extension-type Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures.
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001056
Abstract: BACKGROUND Nerve injuries occur in approximately 11% of pediatric extension supracondylar humerus fractures (SCHF), yet there is scarce literature to guide clinicians on management. The primary goal of this study was to report the presentation,… read more here.
Keywords: recovery; nerve injuries; motor; nerve ... See more keywords
Widespread effects of clinically unilateral focal nerve injuries.
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DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000000867
Abstract: Letter To Editor: We admired the recent article by Younis et al. in which they performedbilateral quantitative sensory testing on both sides of the face and on 1 hand of patients with unilateral presurgical trigeminal… read more here.
Keywords: nerve injuries; microscopy; patients unilateral; pathology ... See more keywords
Five Reliable Nerve Transfers for the Treatment of Isolated Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000007865
Abstract: Learning Objectives: After studying this article and accompanying videos, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand and apply the principles of nerve transfer surgery for nerve injuries. 2. Discuss important considerations when performing nerve… read more here.
Keywords: nerve; nerve transfers; treatment; upper extremity ... See more keywords