2014 CRN – Brachial Plexus Lesions (Feat. Dr. Mackinnon)

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2014 CRN – Brachial Plexus Lesions
Authors: Mackinnon SE1, Yee A1
Published: May 5, 2014

AUTHOR INFORMATION
1 Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri

DISCLOSURE
No authors have a financial interest in any of the products, devices, or drugs mentioned in this production or publication.

ABSTRACT
This presentation is part of the 2014 Comprehensive Review of Neurosurgery video lectures and the first part of the Brachial Plexus Lesion lecture. Specifically, this presentation discusses the topic of treatment for brachial plexus injuries, which includes presentation of common injury patterns, management algorithms for nerve injuries, and pre-operative and post-operative therapy. Reconstructive options for common brachial plexus injuries are also discussed, however details on these reconstructive options are included in the second part of this lecture (Nerve Transfers for the Shoulder and Elbow).

TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Brachial Plexus Anatomy
02:27 Classification of Nerve Injuries
05:16 Types of Ganglionic Nerve Injuries
06:45 Clinical Examination of Brachial Plexus
12:59 Root Injury Patterns
15:09 Cord Injury Patterns
17:00 Management of Nerve Injuries
17:26 Management of Open Nerve Injuries
18:15 Management of Brachial Plexus Closed Nerve Injuries
19:08 Management of Gun-shot Wounds
19:34 Management of Parsonage-Turner Syndrome
22:03 Pre-operative and Post-operative Therapy
25:47 Supraclavicular Exposure
29:37 Infraclavicular Exposure
33:07 Reconstruction Options for Root Injuries
38:51 Reconstructive Options for Cord Injuries