Treatment of C5 Palsy: An International Survey of Peripheral Nerve Surgeons.
Allan J BelzbergAndrew M HershJames FeghaliDaniel M SciubbaTimothy WithamAli BydonNicholas TheodoreAllan J BelzbergPublished in: Global spine journal (2023)
Consensus exists among peripheral nerve surgeons on the use of nerve transfers for surgical treatment in cases with severe motor weakness failing to improve. Most surgeons advocate for early intervention in complete injuries. Disagreement concerns the type of nerve transfer employed, timing of surgery, and efficacy of foraminotomy.