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Practical Management of Pediatric and Adult Brachial Plexus Palsies

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By
  • Kevin Chung, MD, MS, Charles B.G. De Nancrede Professor in Surgery Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs Associate Director for Global REACH University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor, MI, USA
  • Lynda J-S Yang, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
  • John McGillicuddy, MD, Emeritus Professor of Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

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 multidisciplinary approach to pediatric brachial plexus injury treatment and rehabilitation, obstetric considerations, and other hot topics in the field. With access to the full text and surgical videos online at expertconsult.com, you’ll have the dynamic, visual guidance you need to manage injuries to the brachial plexus.

Audience
Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery

Hardbound, 408 Pages

Published: September 2011

Imprint: Saunders

ISBN: 978-1-4377-0575-1

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

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