RESULTS OF MICROSURGICAL RECONSTRUCTION A ND SECONDARY SURGERY FOR OBSTETRIC PALSIES OF THE BRACHIAL-PLEXUS

Authors
GILBERT A
Citation
A. Gilbert, RESULTS OF MICROSURGICAL RECONSTRUCTION A ND SECONDARY SURGERY FOR OBSTETRIC PALSIES OF THE BRACHIAL-PLEXUS, Der Orthopade, 26(8), 1997, pp. 723-728
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Orthopedics
Journal title
Der Orthopade → ACNP
ISSN journal
00854530
Volume
26
Issue
8
Year of publication
1997
Pages
723 - 728
Database
ISI
SICI code
0085-4530(1997)26:8<723:ROMRAN>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
Since the development of microsurgical methods, the timing and concept s of surgery have significantly changed in obstetrical palsies. Becaus e of the high axon regeneration potential in children, early and succe ssful microsurgical reconstruction of the brachial plexus provides ver y encouraging results. Such successful nerve regeneration is the basis for secondary surgery which aims at complete restoration of function of the upper limb.