A 32-year experience with the surgical treatment of selected brachial plexus lesions with emphasis on its reconstruction |
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Authors: | J C Stevens D H Davis C S MacCarty |
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Institution: | The Department of Neurologic Surgery and the Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota USA |
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Abstract: | Twenty-five patients with brachial plexus injury were treated by anastomosis, neurolysis, and calvicular decompression. The patients treated by anastomosis are described in detail because evidence of regrowth of axons across the anastomosis can be documented, whereas the effects of neurolysis are difficult to judge. The techniques of brachial plexus reconstruction are illustrated. Clinical improvement occurred in 93% of patients treated with anastomosis, 89% of those treated with neurolysis, and 100% of those treated with decompression. Electromyographic studies provided valuable information in assessment before and after surgery. The benefits of surgical therapy of brachial plexus injuries outweigh the risks in carefully selected patients. |
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Keywords: | Anastomosis Brachial plexus injury Electromyography Neurolysis |
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