Traumatic injuries of peripheral nerves: a review with emphasis on surgical indication.
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Traumatic peripheral nerve injury is a dramatic condition present in many of the injuries to the upper and lower extremities. An understanding of its physiopathology and selection of a suitable time for surgery are necessary for proper treatment of this challenging disorder. This article reviews the physiopathology of traumatic peripheral nerve injury, considers the most used classification, and discusses the main aspects of surgical timing and treatment of such a condition.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria
دوره 71 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013