The surgical treatment of brachial plexus injuries in adults

Learning Objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe the mechanisms and pathophysiology of posttraumatic b rachial plexus palsies in the adult population. 2. Evaluate clinically a pa tient with posttraumatic brachial plexus palsy and incorporate in the diagn osis results from electrophysiologic and radiologic studies. 3. Formulate a preoperative treatment plan, describe various reconstructive strategies, a nd identify the usual postoperative follow-up of the patient. 4. Anticipate the possible functional outcome of brachial plexus reconstruction and iden tify the factors affecting the outcome.