Shoulder Arthrodesis for Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries: Functional Outcomes and Complications.

Alvaro Baik ChoHelio Jiseok Choi Carlos Henrique Vieira FerreiraLeandro Yoshinobu KiyoharaGustavo Bersani SilvaLuiz Sorrenti

Published in: Hand (New York, N.Y.) (2021)

Shoulder arthrodesis is a rewarding procedure for patients with brachial plexus injuries. A marked improvement in the upper limb positioning was observed in all patients. It should be considered as the main therapeutic option in cases where nerve reconstruction is no longer possible.

Keyphrases

upper limb
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
spinal cord injury
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
risk factors
minimally invasive
rotator cuff
patient reported outcomes