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Spinal nerve root injuries in brachial plexus lesions: Basic science and clinical application of new surgical strategies. A review
Author(s) -
Carlstedt Thomas P.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
microsurgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.031
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1098-2752
pISSN - 0738-1085
DOI - 10.1002/micr.1920160106
Subject(s) - medicine , avulsion , brachial plexus , nerve root , spinal cord , surgery , psychiatry
Abstract This paper reviews studies aimed at developing novel surgical means to correct functional deficits after spinal nerve root injuries in brachial plexus lesions. In a long series of animal experiments it has been possible to demonstrate re‐established connectivity between severed roots and the damaged spinal cord segment. This encouraging functional recovery by a new surgical strategy of managing ventral root avulsion injuries prompted clinical application, with restoration of activity. © Wiley‐Liss, Inc. © 1995 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.