Primary Repair of Upper Extremity Peripheral Nerve Injuries: An NSQIP Analysis From 2010 to 2016.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To identify the rate of 30-day complications after primary repair of upper extremity peripheral nerve injuries, associated diagnoses, and postoperative complication rate.

Methods

The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was reviewed from 2010 to 2016. Current Procedural Terminology codes consistent with primary nerve repair of the upper extremity were identified and included in the analysis. Patient demographics, comorbidities, type of procedure (elective/emergent), wound class, operative time, and 30-day complications were recorded. Patients with isolated upper extremity nerve injuries (isolated) were compared with those with peripheral nerve injuries in addition to bone, tendon, or soft tissue injuries (multiple).

SUBMITTER: Brennan R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9896278 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature