Stretching of the brachial plexus in rabbits

The brachial plexus of rabbits was stretched until mechanical failure. The level and site of rupture varied according to the direction of the stretching force. Upward and lateral traction of the forelimbs caused spinal nerve-root avulsions combined with nerve-trunk ruptures distal to the dorsal root ganglions. In such tractions the C5 nerves consistently exhibited postganglionic nerve-trunk rupture. The C6, C7, and C8 nerves had root avulsions. The T1 nerve was avulsed from the spinal cord in 7 cases out of 10; the other 3 cases had postganglionic nerve-trunk rupture. Downward traction of the forelimbs caused nerve avulsions from the scapulohumeral muscles innervated by the terminal branches of the brachial plexus and peripheral nerve ruptures in the course of the arm. The force producing trunk rupture of the C6 nerve was twice as great as that for root avulsion. The required stain was similar for nerve trunk rupture and root avulsion.     

Functional assessment of C-5 ventral rootlets by intraoperative electrical stimulation of the supraclavicular segment of the long thoracic nerve during brachial plexus surgery

OBJECT: Anatomical and functional assessment of the intradural segment of the spinal nerves is imperative in brachial plexus surgery, as the repair of postganglionic elements in the setting of a confirmed nerve root avulsion is of no benefit. None of the current techniques to detect these avulsions can provide full information that ensures the functional status of the preganglionic segment of the roots. The objective of this study was to evaluate intraoperative electrical stimulation of the supraclavicular segment of the long thoracic nerve (LTN) as a method to differentiate C-5 nerve root extraforaminal rupture from its intradural avulsion. METHODS: The author performed a prospective analysis of data obtained in 14 patients presenting with the loss of C-5 nerve root function secondary to traumatic brachial plexus injury. The patients were divided into 2 groups: 8 patients in whom the intradural segment of C-5 nerve root was preserved (5 cases of closed traction injuries in whom the computed tomography [CT] myelograms confirmed the integrity of C-5 root and 3 cases of open sharp injuries) and a control group of 6 patients in whom CT myelography demonstrated avulsion of the root. RESULTS: The results of the intraoperative electrical stimulation of the LTN and the surgical outcome of each patient were recorded. The LTN electrical stimulation elicited serratus anterior muscle contraction in cases in which C-5 root was not avulsed, and there were no responses in patients whose radiological evaluation had demonstrated nerve root avulsion. In those patients in whom LTN stimulation proved to be positive, the C-5 root was used as a graftable stump to the suprascapular nerve and/or to the posterior division of the superior trunk. In these cases, favorable results were observed regarding arm abduction in all cases -- Medical Research Council Grades M3 (37%) and M4 (62%). In the control group, the C-5 root was not used as a donor stump and a multiple nerve transfer technique was adopted as the preferred surgical option. CONCLUSIONS: Intraoperative electrical stimulation of the supraclavicular segment of the LTN is a useful complementary method to test the functional status of the C-5 ventral rootlets. If the test is positive (that is, a response is present) it is indicative of extraforaminal rupture of the root, and if negative, it is suggestive of its avulsion.     

Nerve repairs for traumatic brachial plexus palsy with root avulsion

Thirty-six patients with traumatic brachial plexus lesions and root avulsions were treated surgically between 1972 and 1986 and were followed for more than 24 months (average, 42.6 months). Neurotization of the musculocutaneous nerve with intercostal nerves or the spinal accessory nerve resulted in satisfactory elbow flexion in 21 of the 33 cases (64%). Combined nerve repairs (i.e., intercostal and spinal accessory neurotization of the terminal branch of the brachial plexus in combination with nerve grafts from the upper spinal nerves of the brachial plexus) created a useful function in at least one functional level of the upper limb for 11 of the 15 cases so treated. Nerve repairs resulted in stability of the shoulder and elbow function controllable with a sensible hand for patients with root avulsion injury of the brachial plexus.     

膈神经副神经肌电图检查对提高臂丛神经根性损伤诊断符合率的机制和意义

目的阐明膈神经、副神经肌电图检查对提高臂丛神经根性损伤诊断符合率的机制和意义。方法对１００例术中证实为全臂丛或上中干根性损伤的术前肌电图资料（包括膈神经、副神经和臂丛神经）进行分析，总结Ｃ５神经根性损伤中节前、后的发生率，术前诊断符合率及膈神经、副神经的功能。结果１００例臂丛神经根性损伤中，Ｃ５神经根性损伤的诊断符合率为８７％，比过去提高３１．９％；节后损伤的诊断符合率为８１．９％，提高３０．８％。膈神经、副神经完全损伤者Ｃ５神经根均为节前损伤。膈神经完全损伤１３例，不全损伤７例中５例（７１．４％）为节前损伤；副神经完全损伤５例，不全损伤１４例中８例（５７．１％）为节前损伤。结论对膈神经、副神经进行肌电图检测，可提高Ｃ５神经根性损伤的术前诊断符合率；并可判断膈神经、副神经的功能是否适合作神经移位术的动力神经     

Injuries of the brachial plexus and neighboring peripheral nerves in vertebral fractures and other trauma of the cervical spine

On the one hand, out of 115 patients admitted to hospital with 162 various fractures of the cervical spine without injury to the spinal cord, only 3 (2.6%) had an associated lesion to the brachial plexus or nerves in the vicinity. On the other hand, among 500 consecutive patients with injuries to the brachial plexus, 55 (11%) presented fractures of the cervical spine (including T1 and the 1st rib), whiplash injuries, severe distortions and dislocations, and contusions of that vertebral segment. Five (1% resp. 9%) had spinal cord injuries, including four patients with partial Brown-Sequard's syndrome, which was caused by multilevel root avulsions of the brachial plexus. In rather severe trauma to the lower cervical spine and concomitant brachial plexus lesion, root avulsions must be expected in 83% of cases, and in almost half of these patients three or more roots are avulsed from the spinal cord. Fractures around the shoulder-girdle as well as arterial ruptures are also significant for this severe nerve injury. Of these patients 39 (71%), were victims of motorcycle accidents.     

健侧C7神经根移位对修复全臂丛根性撕脱伤术后运动皮层重塑的影响

目的 探讨大鼠全臂丛根性撕脱伤行健侧C7神经根移位术后运动皮层重塑的变化,比较不同术式对运动皮层重塑的影响.方法 建立幼年Sprague-Dawley大鼠左侧全臂丛根性撕脱伤模型90只,随机采用三种不同术式健侧C7神经根移位术治疗,包括健侧C7神经根移位至上干前股(A组,30只),移位至正中和肌皮神经(B组,30只)以及移位至正中神经(C组,30只).分别于术后1.5、3、6、9、12个月,以微电极刺激技术检测各组大鼠患肢支配区在双侧大脑运动皮层的分布.另取6只成年SD大鼠为空白对照组.结果 术后1.5个月,各实验组大鼠患肢支配区仅位于同侧运动皮层;术后3和6个月,患肢支配区均位于双侧运动皮层;术后9个月,A组大鼠患肢支配区已达对侧运动皮层;术后12个月,各实验组大鼠患肢支配区均位于对侧运动皮层,B组运动皮层重塑程度优于C组.结论 幼年大鼠健侧C7神经根移位术后运动皮层患肢支配区可实现由同侧皮层到双侧再到对侧皮层的跨大脑半球功能重翅.健侧C7神经根移位术受体神经的类型影响术后运动皮层重塑,移位至臂丛上干前股或同时移位至正中和肌皮神经更有利于实现运动皮层的跨半球重塑.     

同侧颈7神经根移位治疗臂丛上千根性撕脱伤的实验研究

目的 实验性比较同侧C7神经根全根移位与其他3种方法治疗臂丛上千根性撕脱伤的疗效.方法 120只SD大鼠建立上千根性撕脱伤模型后随机等分为4组,每组30只.(1)A组:同侧C7移位至上千+副神经至肩胛上神经;(2)B组:Oberlin手术(尺神经一束移位至肱二头肌支)+副神经至肩胛上神经+桡神经肱三头肌长头支至腋神经前支;(3)C组:膈神经移位至上千前股+副神经至肩胛上神经+颈丛运动支至上千后股;(4)D组:膈神经移位至上千前股+副神经至肩胛上神经,不作腋神经修复.术后3、6和12周每组取10只大鼠作Ochiai评分、Barth足错步试验、Terzis梳头试验及神经再生指标的榆测.结果 术后3周,A组3项行为学检测指标与3个对照组差异无统计学意义(P>0.017),腋神经电生理指标均显著优于3个对照组,其余各项腋神经及三角肌组织学指标均显著优于C组和D组,但与B组比较差异无统计学意义.A组除肌皮神经再生有髓神经纤维通过率显著优于C组外,其余肌皮神经及肱二头肌的电牛理与组织学检测指标与3个对照组比较差异无统计学意义.12周时,A组各项行为学观察、几乎全部腋神经和三角肌的电生理与组织学检测以及部分肌皮神经和肱二头肌的电生理与组织学检测指标均已显著优于3个对照组.结论 同侧C7神经根移位对治疗臂丛上千根性撕脱伤的实验性疗效显著.     

Restoration of elbow flexion in root lesions of brachial plexus injuries.

A retrospective review of 87 patients with loss of elbow flexion secondary to root injuries of the brachial plexus was carried out. Results of nerve grafting, direct nerve transfer with the intercostal nerve, or tendon transfer were analyzed, and treatment recommendations were developed. Nerve transfer provided good or excellent results for injuries that included avulsion of the C5 and/or C6 roots. Nerve grafts were used successfully in cases of single or combined ruptures of C5 and C6. Tendon transfers provided good or excellent results in C5-C6 or C5-C7 avulsions, where nerve grafting was not possible and transferable muscles had good strength. Somatosensory evoked potentials were necessary to demonstrate nerve root avulsions in cases in which the roots appeared ruptured on visual inspection.     

健侧C7神经经椎体后通路治疗臂丛神经根性撕脱伤的解剖学研究

目的通过解剖学研究,探讨健侧C7神经经椎体后通路移位治疗对侧臂丛神经根性撕脱伤的可行性。方法取10具甲醛固定的成人尸体标本,其中男7具,女3具,标本均无明显畸形,组织无缺损,颈部中立位。模拟臂从神经损伤手术探查方式,将C₇神经根的前、后股向远端行干支分离使其长度增加后再切断,同时测量C₇神经根自椎间孔发出至分股处长度及其前、后股长度;模拟颈椎后路手术入路,充分暴露C₇颈椎及T₁棘突,并于其间靠近椎体侧钻孔,测最经椎体后通路达对侧臂丛神经上干与下干距离。结果 C₇神经根长度为（58.62±8.70）mm,加后股长度为（65.15±9.11）mm,加前股长度为（70.03±10.79）mm。经椎体后通路C₇神经根至对侧臂丛神经上干距离为（72.12±10.22）mm,至对侧臂丛神经下干距离为（95.21±12.50）mm。结论健侧C₇神经可以经椎体后通路移位至对侧,不需要或仅需一小段桥接神经,该通路能有效避免经椎体前路损伤血管、神经等并发症,可能成为治疗臂丛神经根性撕脱伤的有效入路。     

Brachial Plexopathy/Nerve Root Avulsion in a Football Player: The Role of Electrodiagnostics

Electromyography (EMG) studies are a useful tool in anatomical localization of peripheral nerve and brachial plexus injuries. They are especially helpful in distinguishing between brachial plexopathy and nerve root injuries where surgical intervention may be indicated. EMG can also assist in providing prognostic information after nerve injury as well as after nerve repair. In this case report, a football player presented with weakness in his right upper limb after a traction/traumatic injury to the right brachial plexus. EMG studies revealed evidence of both pre- and postganglionic injury to multiple cervical roots. The injury was substantial enough to cause nerve root avulsions involving the C6 and C7 levels. Surgical referral led to nerve grafts targeted at regaining function in shoulder abduction and elbow flexion. After surgery, the patient's progress was monitored utilizing EMG to assist in identifying true axonal regeneration.     

Experimental studies on surgical treatment of avulsed spinal nerve roots in brachial plexus injury.

This review summarises studies aiming at a surgical treatment of spinal nerve root avulsions from the spinal cord in brachial plexus lesions. After dorsal root injury, regrowth of nerve fibres into the spinal cord occurs only in the immature animal. After ventral root avulsion and subsequent implantation into the spinal cord, neuroanatomical and neurophysiological data show that motoneurons are capable of producing new axons which enter the implanted root. Intra-neuronal physiological experiments demonstrate that new axons can conduct action potentials and elicit muscle responses. The neurons are reconnected in segmental spinal cord activity and respond to impulses in sensory nerve fibres. In primate experiments, implantation of avulsed ventral roots in the brachial plexus resulted in functional restitution. These studies indicate the possibility of surgical treatment of ventral root avulsion injuries in brachial plexus lesions in humans.     

椎管内修复臂丛神经损伤的解剖及临床应用研究

目的观察通过打开椎管找到残存的臂丛神经根并进行神经修复的可行性。方法甲醛溶液固定的成人尸体标本15具30侧，测量C5-T1，神经前根椎间孔段的直径、长度和有髓神经纤维计数。选择5例臂丛神经损伤患者，2例为椎孔处刀刺伤，3例为闭合性创伤。自受伤到椎管内探查的时间为3-6个月，平均4个月。CTM显示部分已损伤的神经根其椎管内神经前后根仍存在，而锁骨上臂丛神经探查在椎间孔外找不到相应的具有正常结构的神经根近端，通过打开椎管将椎管内残存的神经根用腓肠神经桥接进行神经修复。结果C5-T1，神经前根的有髓神经纤维数目为4000-6000根，椎间孔段的长度为11～14mm，外径为1．2～1．5mm。5例患者的椎管内均找到了具有正常结构的神经根近端，其中C5神经根3例，C5、C6神经根1例，C7神经根1例。C5修复肩胛上神经和C5神经远端各1例，C5修复正中神经内侧头1例，C7修复内侧束1例，C5、C6分别修复上干后股、肌皮神经1例。术后随访38--46个月，平均42个月。5例患者其修复神经所支配肌肉的肌力分别达3-4级。结论对于神经根在椎间孔处断裂的臂丛神经损伤，可通过打开椎管找到损伤神经根的近端，为臂丛神经根性损伤的修复提供理想的动力神经源，有利于臂丛神经治疗效果的提高。     

Brachial plexus root avulsions

The majority of adult brachial plexus palsies are posttraumatic injuries caused by high-energy forces, usually involving motor vehicles. In infants, brachial plexus palsies commonly represent obstetrical injuries following excessive traction on the plexus during complex or difficult delivery. Most adult injuries, and occasionally those in infants, represent brachial plexus root avulsion injuries that carry serious ramifications from the standpoint of permanent disability of a paralyzed extremity, prolonged recuperation, and significant socioeconomic impact. Modern-day management of root avulsions should focus on early, aggressive microsurgical reconstruction of the brachial plexus, combining various neurotizations with intraplexus and extraplexus ipsilateral and contralateral nerve donors, utilization of vascularized nerve grafts, and finally the use of free vascularized and neurotized muscles. When these multistage microsurgical management techniques are applied early (with complete avulsions) they may often result in significant return of neurologic function, especially in young patients. Amputation should be looked upon as an option only when these newer microsurgery techniques have failed.     

Preoperative diagnosis and surgical indication in traumatic injuries of the brachial plexus

Summary The precise preoperative clinical and electrophysiological evaluation of the brachial plexus as well as an exact rediological evaluation are the keystones for the treatment of traumatic injuries of the brachial plexus. Furthermore, surgical management and prognosis of traction injuries of the brachial plexus depend on the accurate diagnosis of root avulsion from the spinal cord. Myelography, myelo-computed tomography and recently magnetic resonance imaging are the main radiological methods for preoperative diagnose of cervical root avulsions. Surgical experience shows that in may cases, extraspinal findings diverge from intradural findings. Consequently, only correlation with the intradural surgical findings will allow us to define the factual accuracy of myelo-CT and MRI studies. Accuracy of the preoperative myelo-CT based diagnosis related to the intraoperative intradural findings was 85 %. On the other hand, MRI showed an accuarcy of only 52 %. Therefore, myelo-CT scans with 1 to 3 mm axial slices proves to be the most reliable method to evaluate preoperatively the presence of complete or partial root avulsion in traumatic brachial plexus injuries. However in 15 % of the cases preoperative exact radiological diagnosis is unfortunately not reliable. In these special cases intraspinal surgical exposure of the cervical roots will provide the accurate diagnosis of root avulsion. Accurate clinical evaluation and exact assessment of intraspinal root avulsion simplify enormously the decision concerning the choice of donor nerves for transplantation and/or neurotization during brachial plexus surgery.      

磁共振对臂丛神经损伤诊断准确率的分析

目的 探讨磁共振(magnetic resonance imaging,MRI)对臂丛神经节前损伤诊断的准确率及影响因素.方法 运用MRI对27例臂丛神经损伤的患者进行多序列扫描,将影像学诊断与手术所见及术中神经电生理检测结果进行比较,统计各神经根损伤诊断的准确率.结果 臂丛神经节前损伤MRI表现的直接征象:冠状面、横断面或多平面重建均见脊神经前后根消失或连续性的中断,脊髓移位(中心点偏移＞1.5mm);间接征象:创伤性脊膜囊肿,椎管内囊状脑脊液积聚,脊髓变形或移位,"黑线征",脊柱旁肌肉信号异常、强化.臂丛神经节后损伤MRI表现的直接征象:神经增粗或离断、扭曲,伴或不伴T2WI信号增高,创伤性神经瘤形成;间接征象:去神经化肌肉的显示.MRI对臂丛C5～T1各神经根撕脱损伤诊断的准确率分别是59.3%、85.2%、100%、88.9%和92.6%.结论 MRI对臂丛各神经根节前损伤的诊断效能不同,影像诊断应与临床及神经电生理检测相结合.

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Objective To analyze the diagnostic accuracy of MRI in determining brachial plexus preganglionic injury and the factors that affect the accuracy. Methods Twenty-seven patients who presented with brachial plexus root avulsion injuries underwent MRI scanning with multiple sequences before the operation.Images of MRI were reviewed for features that would lead to the diagnosis of a preganglionic injury. MRI diagnosis was then verified and compared with surgical findings and electrophysiological diagnosis. The accuracy rate for individual nerve root avulsion was calculated. Results There were direct signs and indirect signs of MRI features that indicated preganglionic injuries. The direct signs included disappearance or loss of continuity of the ventral and dorsal rootlets of the spinal nerve on coronal plane, axial plane or multiplanal reconstruction, and spinal cord shift (midline shift ＞ 1.5 mm). The indirect signs included traumatic pseudomeningocele, CSF collection in the vertebral canal, spinal cord deformation or shift, "black line" sign, and abnormal signals in the paraspinal muscles. Direct MRI signs of postganglionic injuries included thickening, rupture or distortion of the nerve root, with or without increase signal in T2 weighted images, and neuroma formation. Muscle denervation was also an indirect sign for postganglionic injury. The diagnostic accuracy by MRI of C5 to T1 avualsion was 59.3%,85.2%,100%,88.9% and 92.6% respectively. Conclusion The capability of MRl to evaluate lesions of each nerve root is different. A diagnosis should be made combining MRI, electrophysiological and clinical findings.     

Surgical treatment of brachial plexus traction injuries in children,excluding obstetric palsy

Traumatic brachial plexus injuries in children, excluding birth palsy, are seldom reported. In this study, we report on 11 cases operated upon between 1995-1998, and followed for at least 30 months. All patients were males with an average age of 11 years (range, 3-16 years). The denervation time averaged 3.8 months (range, 1-8 months). Eight patients had two or more root avulsions; two had additional severe infraclavicular injuries. In total, 6 grafting and 25 extraplexal neurotization procedures were used. Donor nerves included the intercostal nerves, phrenic nerve, spinal accessory nerve, and contralateral C7 root. Elbow flexion was restored in all but 2 cases. Shoulder abduction varied from 30-90 degrees, according to the method of reconstruction. Triceps recovered in 2 cases and finger and wrist extensors in 1 case. Wrist and finger flexion was obtained in 1 case. Sensory recovery in the palm reached S2/S2+. Harvesting the phrenic nerve and the contralateral C7 root resulted in no residual morbidity. Compared to adults, children have a higher incidence of root avulsion, no deafferentiation pain, a higher incidence of associated skeletal injuries, and the same recovery rate of elbow and shoulder functions following plexus reconstruction, but recovery is faster. Given the frequency of root avulsions, neurotization is often required.     

膈神经移位修复下干后股重建臂丛撕脱伤伸肘及伸指功能的中期随访

 目的 观察膈神经移位修复下干后股重建臂丛神经撕脱伤伸肘、伸指、伸拇功能的效果。方法 2005年6月至2008年12月采用膈神经移位修复下干后股重建43例臂丛神经撕脱伤患者的伸肘及伸指功能,男36例,女7例;年龄4~44岁,平均(23.5±9.9)岁。受伤至手术时间1~12个月,平均(3.7±1.9)个月。其中全臂丛神经撕脱伤32例,中下干撕脱伴上干部分损伤或正常5例,C6~T1神经根撕脱伴C5椎孔外断裂或部分损伤6例。取锁骨上、下臂丛神经探查联合切口,显露下干后股,向近端干支分离后切断。将后侧束、桡神经向远端游离,切断后侧束的其他分支。将下干后股、后侧束及桡神经上提,膈神经在胸廓上口内切断,将膈神经与下干后股吻合。膈神经与下干后股直接吻合33例,通过腓肠神经桥接10例。结果 全部病例获得随访,随访时间36~73个月,平均(39.7±7.1)个月。伸肘、伸指、伸拇肌力达到3或以上的比例分别为81.6%、41.9%、39.5%。结论 膈神经移位修复下干后股,其伸肘功能恢复满意,伸指、伸拇功能的恢复仍需进一步改善。     

Contralateral C7 transfer for the treatment of brachial plexus root avulsions in children - a report of 12 cases

PURPOSE: To retrospectively determine the risks and benefits of contralateral C7 nerve root transfer in infants and children. METHODS: In 12 infants and children with brachial plexus root avulsions from birth injury or other trauma, the common trunk of the contralateral C7 root was transferred to the trunk, division, cord, or nerve branch(es) on the affected side with 2 different types of interposition grafts. The surgery was performed in 1 stage for 5 patients and in 2 stages for 7 patients. RESULTS: Patients were followed up for a mean of 42 months, with a minimum of 21 months. Noteworthy function (> or = M2+, modified British Medical Research Council grading system) was gained in 10 of 12 patients and sensory function (> or = S3, British Medical Research Council grading system) was gained in all patients. Improvements in strength and sensation were accompanied by little synchronous motion and sensibility changes in the donor limb in 7 children, to whom the repaired nerves were those innervating the shoulder and/or elbow or both the musculocutaneous and median nerves. In addition to slight damage to the sensory function of the median nerve, 2 infants also had temporarily reduced shoulder abduction on the healthy side. CONCLUSIONS: For contralateral C7 transfer in infants and children with brachial plexus root avulsions, the deficit created by the procedure is minimal and motor and sensory function is gained. Transfer of the contralateral C7 root to different nerves for a child may improve the quality of functional recovery. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic, Level IV.     

健侧C7 神经根经椎体前移位修复臂丛上干损伤的中期临床随访

目的 观察健侧C7 神经根经椎体前通路移位修复臂丛上干损伤重建肩外展、屈肘功能的中期效果.方法 健侧C7 神经根经椎体前通路移位修复臂丛上干损伤患者15例,男14例,女1例;年龄15～43岁,平均30岁.全臂丛撕脱伤7例,上、中干撕脱伴下干不全损伤6例,上、中干损伤2例.健侧C7 神经根经椎体前通路移位到患侧臂丛上干的距离平均(7.6±1.7)cm,8例同时行副神经或膈神经移位单独修复肩胛上神经.结果 随访36～63个月,平均50个月.健侧上肢用力内收时,12例患者的肱二头肌、三角肌、胸大肌锁骨部、冈上肌肌力(8例来自副神经或膈神经的支配)均达到4级,大脑皮层运动支配中枢发生临床转化;另3例肌力为3级或以下,尚未发生大脑皮层运动支配中枢的临床转化.健侧上肢用力内收时,8例肩胛上神经单独修复者的肩外展角度平均78.0°,另7例平均43.1..结论 健侧C7 神经根经椎体前通路移位可用于修复臂丛上千损伤,桥接神经的距离短,重建肩外展及屈肘功能的效果良好,大脑皮层运动支配中枢可发生临床转化.     

椎管内外神经根移位整体化治疗臂丛神经根性撕脱伤的实验研究

目的：研究臂丛神经根性撕脱伤后,椎管内、外神经根移位治疗臂丛神经根性撕脱伤的疗效。方法随机选取SD大鼠60只,随机分为实验组及对照组。实验组采用椎管内C5,C6神经根原位修复及健侧C7神经移位修复C8,T1神经根治疗臂丛根性撕脱伤;对照组为膈神经修复肌皮神经,副神经修复肩胛上神经,健侧C7移位修复C8,T1神经根治疗臂丛根性撕脱伤。术后6个月时取材,进行电生理检测,肌肉湿重的测量,肌肉纤维横截面积的检测,HE染色检测观察肌纤维数量,电镜观察神经纤维数量及神经直径。结果实验组神经损伤修复6个月时,其肌肉湿重、肌肉纤维横截面积、肌肉运动诱发电位恢复率、神经生长情况优于对照组。结论椎管内神经根原位修复及椎管外神经根移位整体化治疗臂丛神经根性撕脱伤,无论从肌肉湿重、还是肌肉纤维横截面积比率,或者肌肉运动诱发电位及再生神经生长情况等方面,都取得了良好的效果。