Practical management of pediatric and adult brachial plexus palsies / [edited by] Kevin C. Chung, Lynda J.-S. Yang, John E. McGillicuddy.

Other author Chung, Kevin C.
Other author Yang, Lynda J.-S.
Other author McGillicuddy, John E., 1941-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoEdinburgh ; New York : Saunders/Elsevier,
Descriptionxiii, 386 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Clinical Medicine 2011 [EBCCM11]
Subjects
Brachial Plexus Neuropathies--surgery.
Brachial Plexus--injuries.

Portion of title Brachial plexus palsies
Contents Basics -- Anatomy of the brachial plexus -- Physiology of nerve injury and regeneration -- Clinical examination of the patient with brachial plexus palsy -- Pediatric brachial plexus palsies -- Clinical presentation and consideration of neonatal brachial plexus palsy -- Neonatal brachial plexus palsy: antecedent obstetrical factors -- Guidelines for attorney-physician interactions about brachial plexus palsy patients -- Role of electrodiagnosis in infants with brachial plexus palsies -- Radiographic assessment in pediatric brachial plexus palsies -- Nerve repair/reconstruction strategies for neonatal brachial plexus palsies -- Shoulder sequelae in children with brachial plexus palsy -- Reconstructive strategies for recovery of hand function -- Rehabilitation concepts for pediatric brachial plexus palsies -- Outcomes of treatment for neonatal brachial plexus palsy -- Clinical examination and diagnosis -- Nerve repair/nerve transfer strategies for adult brachial plexus palsies -- Operative neurophysiology of the brachial plexus intraoperative electrodiagnostic studies -- Practical application of electrodiagnostic studies to evaluate adult btrachial plexus lesions -- Radiographic assessment of adult brachial plexus injuries -- Reconstructive procedures for the upper extremity -- Surgical procedures for recovery of hand function -- Rehabilitation concepts for audlt brachial plexus injuries -- Thoracic outlet syndrome -- Strategies for treating pain -- Outcomes of treatment for adult brachial plexus injuries.
General noteAccompanied by: CD-ROM inserted into pocket of book.
General noteDVD contains operative videos.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
ISBN9781437705751
ISBN1437705758