Practical Management of Pediatric and Adult Brachial Plexus Palsies

by Chung, Kevin C., M.D.; Yang, Lynda J. S., M.D., Ph.D.; McGillicuddy, John E., M.D.

• ISBN13: 9781437705751
• ISBN10: 1437705758
• Edition: DVD
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-09-19
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co

Summary

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. Access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, along with surgical videos demonstrating how to perform key procedures. See cases as they present in practice through color illustrations, photos, and diagrams that highlight key anatomical structures and relationships. Apply multidisciplinary best practices with advice from internationally respected authorities in neurosurgery, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, and other relevant fields. Hone your technique with coverage that emphasizes optimizing outcomes with pearls and discussions of common pitfalls. Prepare for collaborating with other physicians thanks to a multidisciplinary approach that covers medical and legal aspects in addition to surgery. Find information quickly and easily with a full-color layout. The interdisciplinary resource you need to tackle the challenges of Brachial Plexus Palsies

Table of Contents

Anatomy of the Brachial Plexus

Physiology of Nerve Injury and Regeneration

Clinical Examination of the Patient with Brachial Plexus Palsy

Clinical Presentation and Considerations of Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy

Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy: Antecedent Obstetrical Factors

Guidelines for Attorney-Physician Interactions About Brachial Plexus

Palsy Patients

The Role of Electrodiagnosis in Infants with Brachial Plexus Palsies

Radiographic Assessment in Pediatric Brachial Plexus Palsies

Nerve Repair/Reconstruction Strategies for Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsies

Shoulder Sequelae in Children with Brachial Plexus Palsy

Reconstructive Strategies for Recovery of Hand Function

Rehabilitation Concepts for Pediatric Brachial Plexus Palsies

Outcomes of Treatment for Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy

Clinical Examination and Diagnosis

Nerve Repair/Nerve Transfer Strategies for Adult Brachial Plexus Palsies

Operative Neurophysiology of the Brachial Plexus Intraoperative

Electrodiagnostic Studies

Practical Application of Electrodiagnostic Studies to Evaluate Adult Brachial

Plexus Lesions

Radiographic Assessment of Adult Brachial Plexus Injuries

Reconstructive Procedures for the Upper Extremity

Surgical Procedures for Recovery of Hand Function

Rehabilitation Concepts for Adult Brachial Plexus Injuries

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Strategies for Treating Pain

Outcomes of Treatment for Adult Brachial Plexus Injuries

Index

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