Age correlation in upper brachial plexus injury patients undergoing nerve transfer surgeries
Raman Sharma, Sunil Gaba, Manish Modi
Abstract
•A patient's age can be a critical factor influencing the outcome following upper brachial plexus injury (BPI) reconstruction.•The favorable factor being younger patients with short denervation period.•In older patients early and more aggressive management for an optimal outcome.•This study supports the various correlation of age with the outcomes of upper brachial plexus reconstruction surgery.
Topics & Concepts
Brachial plexusBrachial plexus injuryMedicineDenervationSurgeryUpper limbAnesthesiaAnatomyNerve Injury and RehabilitationReconstructive Surgery and Microvascular TechniquesPeripheral Nerve Disorders