Operative Brachial Plexus Surgery: Clinical Evaluation and Management Strategies

This comprehensive surgical text on brachial plexus injuries is the go-to resource for orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, plastics surgeons, and their trainees, covering both adult and birth-related reconstruction.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 644 pages
Publication date: 03 July 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This extensive text, fully illustrated and enhanced with accompanying video clips, presents a comprehensive clinical evaluation and management of brachial plexus injuries and reconstruction, encompassing both adult patients and birth injuries. Divided into two main sections, part one delves into the realm of adult brachial plexus injuries, exploring the relevant anatomy and biology, epidemiology, and associated injuries. However, the central focus lies in the diagnosis, encompassing the clinical examination, neurodiagnostic assessments, and radiographic evaluations. Surgical management approaches and techniques, including nerve grafting, tendon and muscle transfers, and joint fusion, are extensively discussed, providing surgeons with a comprehensive toolkit for addressing these complex conditions.

Related topics are presented in chapters dedicated to sensory reinnervation, neuropathic pain management, the role of amputation and prosthetics, and pre- and post-surgical therapy protocols. Part two of the text specifically addresses brachial plexus birth injuries, recognizing the unique considerations that arise when treating infants. While maintaining a strong emphasis on diagnosis and management, this section also highlights the fact that babies are not miniature adults and necessitate specialized care. The section concludes with chapters dedicated to managing late complications and long-term sequelae, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the entire brachial plexus injury spectrum.

Operative Brachial Plexus Surgery is a groundbreaking achievement in surgical literature, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date reference for orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, plastics surgeons, and their trainees. By providing a detailed account of clinical evaluation, surgical techniques, and related topics, this text empowers surgeons to deliver optimal care to patients with brachial plexus injuries, whether they arise in adulthood or during birth.

Weight: 1259g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030695194
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021