Adult peripheral nerve disorders: nerve entrapment, repair, transfer, and brachial plexus disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Learning objectives

After reading this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe the pathophysiologic bases for nerve injury and how they apply to patient evaluation and management. 2. Recognize the wide variety of injury patterns and associated patient complaints and physical findings associated with peripheral nerve pathology. 3. Evaluate and recommend further tests to aid in defining the diagnosis. 4. Specify treatment options and potential risks and benefits.

Summary

Peripheral nerve disorders comprise a gamut of problems, ranging from entrapment neuropathy to direct open traumatic injury and closed brachial plexus injury. The pathophysiology of injury defines the patient's symptoms, examination findings, and treatment options and is critical to accurate di

SUBMITTER: Fox IK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3864586 | biostudies-literature | 2011 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature