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Zilundu PLM, Xu X, Liaquat Z, Wang Y, Zhong K, Fu R, Zhou L. Long-Term Suppression of c-Jun and nNOS Preserves Ultrastructural Features of Lower Motor Neurons and Forelimb Function after Brachial Plexus Roots Avulsion. Cells 2021; 10:1614. [PMID: 34203264 PMCID: PMC8307634 DOI: 10.3390/cells10071614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Brachial plexus root avulsions cause debilitating upper limb paralysis. Short-term neuroprotective treatments have reported preservation of motor neurons and function in model animals while reports of long-term benefits of such treatments are scarce, especially the morphological sequelae. This morphological study investigated the long-term suppression of c-Jun- and neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) (neuroprotective treatments for one month) on the motor neuron survival, ultrastructural features of lower motor neurons, and forelimb function at six months after brachial plexus roots avulsion. Neuroprotective treatments reduced oxidative stress and preserved ventral horn motor neurons at the end of the 28-day treatment period relative to vehicle treated ones. Motor neuron sparing was associated with suppression of c-Jun, nNOS, and pro-apoptotic proteins Bim and caspases at this time point. Following 6 months of survival, neutral red staining revealed a significant loss of most of the motor neurons and ventral horn atrophy in the avulsed C6, 7, and 8 cervical segments among the vehicle-treated rats (n = 4). However, rats that received neuroprotective treatments c-Jun JNK inhibitor, SP600125 (n = 4) and a selective inhibitor of nNOS, 7-nitroindazole (n = 4), retained over half of their motor neurons in the ipsilateral avulsed side compared. Myelinated axons in the avulsed ventral horns of vehicle-treated rats were smaller but numerous compared to the intact contralateral ventral horns or neuroprotective-treated groups. In the neuroprotective treatment groups, there was the preservation of myelin thickness around large-caliber axons. Ultrastructural evaluation also confirmed the preservation of organelles including mitochondria and synapses in the two groups that received neuroprotective treatments compared with vehicle controls. Also, forelimb functional evaluation demonstrated that neuroprotective treatments improved functional abilities in the rats. In conclusion, neuroprotective treatments aimed at suppressing degenerative c-Jun and nNOS attenuated apoptosis, provided long-term preservation of motor neurons, their organelles, ventral horn size, and forelimb function.
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- Prince Last Mudenda Zilundu
- Department of Anatomy, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; (P.L.M.Z.); (X.X.); (K.Z.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; (P.L.M.Z.); (X.X.); (K.Z.)
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518100, China;
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- Department of Electron Microscopy, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China;
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- Department of Anatomy, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; (P.L.M.Z.); (X.X.); (K.Z.)
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518100, China;
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- Department of Anatomy, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China; (P.L.M.Z.); (X.X.); (K.Z.)
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518100, China;
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Pedersini P, Negrini S, Cantero-Tellez R, Bishop MD, Villafañe JH. Pressure algometry and palpation of the upper limb peripheral nervous system in subjects with hand osteoarthritis are repeatable and suggest central changes. J Hand Ther 2021; 33:103-111. [PMID: 30679091 DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2018.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2017] [Revised: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 06/20/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Case-control study. INTRODUCTION A subset of patients with hand osteoarthritis (OA) shows evidence of central pain phenotypes. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY To examine whether differences exist in experimental pain responses in the affected and nonaffected sides of patients with unilateral hand OA. To investigate the test-retest reliability of pressure algometry and manual digital palpation in patients with unilateral hand OA. METHODS The hand OA group consisted of 20 patients, and the control group consisted of 20 healthy subjects. Pressure pain threshold (PPT) measurements were made 2 times, consisting of 3 repeat trials, each using computerized algometry and manual digital palpation. Grip and key strength (dynamometer), pain (visual analog scale), and function (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand [short version]) were also measured. The 2-way analysis of variance was conducted to determine the differences between sides and groups. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and standard error of measurement were calculated. RESULTS Patients with hand OA had decreased PPTs over the thumb carpometacarpal joint as well as radial and median nerves compared with controls (all P < .01). No significant group effect by side interaction was detected for any measure. The minimal detectable change values needed to detect change in subjects with hand OA were C5-C6 joint (0.3-0.5 kg/cm2), carpometacarpal joint (0.3-0.5 kg/cm2), hamate bone (0.2-0.4 kg/cm2), radial nerve (0.2-0.8 kg/cm2), median nerve (0.3-0.6 kg/cm2), and ulnar nerve (0.2-0.4 kg/cm2) for PPT. Test-retest reliability was calculated for both hands of participants with OA (ICC, 0.98-0.99) and healthy participants (ICC, 0.74-0.99). DISCUSSION Although pressure algometry and manual digital palpation are techniques already used in previous studies and have been shown to be reproducible and moderately reliable for joint palpation, this current study suggests that pressure algometry and manual digital palpation could also be reliable methods of determining nerve sensitivity of the radial, ulnar and median nerves in subjects with hand OA. CONCLUSIONS Hyperalgesia in patients with hand OA might be associated with clinical measures, and bilateral signs in unilateral OA could suggest central changes.
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, Italy; Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Physical Therapy Section, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malaga, Tecan Hand Center, Malaga, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Sheahan TD, Warwick CA, Fanien LG, Ross SE. The Neurokinin-1 Receptor is Expressed with Gastrin-Releasing Peptide Receptor in Spinal Interneurons and Modulates Itch. J Neurosci 2020; 40:8816-8830. [PMID: 33051347 PMCID: PMC7659450 DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.1832-20.2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The neurokinin-1 receptor (NK1R; encoded by Tacr1) is expressed in spinal dorsal horn neurons and has been suggested to mediate itch in rodents. However, previous studies relied heavily on neurotoxic ablation of NK1R spinal neurons, which limited further dissection of their function in spinal itch circuitry. To address this limitation, we leveraged a newly developed Tacr1CreER mouse line to characterize the role of NK1R spinal neurons in itch. We show that pharmacological activation of spinal NK1R and chemogenetic activation of Tacr1CreER spinal neurons increases itch behavior in male and female mice, whereas pharmacological inhibition of spinal NK1R suppresses itch behavior. We use fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) to characterize the endogenous expression of Tacr1 throughout the superficial and deeper dorsal horn (DDH), as well as the lateral spinal nucleus (LSN), of mouse and human spinal cord. Retrograde labeling studies in mice from the parabrachial nucleus (PBN) show that less than 20% of superficial Tacr1CreER dorsal horn neurons are spinal projection neurons, and thus the majority of Tacr1CreER are local interneurons. We then use a combination of in situ hybridization and ex vivo two-photon Ca2+ imaging of the mouse spinal cord to establish that NK1R and the gastrin-releasing peptide receptor (GRPR) are coexpressed within a subpopulation of excitatory superficial dorsal horn (SDH) neurons. These findings are the first to suggest a role for NK1R interneurons in itch and extend our understanding of the complexities of spinal itch circuitry.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT The spinal cord is a critical hub for processing somatosensory input, yet which spinal neurons process itch input and how itch signals are encoded within the spinal cord is not fully understood. We demonstrate neurokinin-1 receptor (NK1R) spinal neurons mediate itch behavior in mice and that the majority of NK1R spinal neurons are local interneurons. These NK1R neurons comprise a subset of gastrin-releasing peptide receptor (GRPR) interneurons and are thus positioned at the center of spinal itch transmission. We show NK1R mRNA expression in human spinal cord, underscoring the translational relevance of our findings in mice. This work is the first to suggest a role for NK1R interneurons in itch and extends our understanding of the complexities of spinal itch circuitry.
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- Tayler D Sheahan
- Pittsburgh Center for Pain Research and Department of Neurobiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh 15213, Pennsylvania
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- Pittsburgh Center for Pain Research and Department of Neurobiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh 15213, Pennsylvania
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- Pittsburgh Center for Pain Research and Department of Neurobiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh 15213, Pennsylvania
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- Pittsburgh Center for Pain Research and Department of Neurobiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh 15213, Pennsylvania
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Chong PF, Yoshida T, Yuasa S, Mori H, Tanaka-Taya K, Kira R. Acute Flaccid Myelitis With Neuroradiological Finding of Brachial Plexus Swelling. Pediatr Neurol 2020; 109:85-88. [PMID: 32409123 DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2020.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acute flaccid myelitis is a recently defined clinically distinct syndrome of polio-like acute flaccid paralysis. Acute flaccid myelitis cases show characteristic neuroradiological features of longitudinal spinal cord lesions with predominant gray matter involvement. Current evidence suggests injury to the anterior horn neurons as the underlying mechanism. METHODS We describe three patients with acute flaccid myelitis who developed flaccid upper limb weakness with diminished deep tendon reflexes after prodromal fever. Spinal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (axial and sagittal T1- and T2-weighted sequences) and brachial plexus MRI (coronal short tau inversion recovery sequence) at the acute stage were performed. RESULTS Spinal MRI showed extensive longitudinal lesion in the spinal cord with predominant gray matter involvement. We were able to demonstrate concurrent swelling and hyperintensity in the brachial plexus in all the three patients at the acute stage. CONCLUSION The coexisting signal intensities suggest an extension of acute flaccid myelitis pathology to the brachial plexus, highlighting the possible peripheral nerve involvement in acute flaccid myelitis.
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- Pin Fee Chong
- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Fukuoka Children's Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Graduate School and Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Infectious Disease Surveillance Center, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Fukuoka Children's Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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Kim SW, Jeong JS, Kim BJ, Choe YH, Yoon YC, Sung DH. Clinical, electrodiagnostic and imaging features of true neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: Experience at a tertiary referral center. J Neurol Sci 2019; 404:115-123. [PMID: 31374409 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Revised: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 07/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE True neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (TN-TOS) is an extremely rare neuromuscular disease. We report clinical, electrodiagnostic and radiologic features of patients with TN-TOS. METHODS Retrospective chart review of patients satisfying criteria was done. Nerve conduction study (NCS) and needle electromyography (EMG) of upper extremity were reviewed. Brachial plexus MRI and computed tomography angiography (CTA) were also reviewed. RESULTS Thirteen TN-TOS patients were identified. The most common neurologic signs were hypesthesia in the medial forearm or ulnar digits and weakness of the abductor pollicis brevis (APB) muscle. In NCS, medial antebrachial cutaneous (MABC) sensory nerve action potential amplitude was decreased in all tested patients. The APB muscle was most commonly involved in EMG. Among radiologic criteria, focal stenosis of subclavian artery in CTA was the most common finding. CONCLUSION We confirmed that TN-TOS is T1 predominant lower roots/trunk brachial plexopathy with clinical and electrodiagnostic features. Radiologic studies may be used to detect structural abnormalities. SIGNIFICANCE As MABC NCS showed abnormal results in all tested patients, it should be added to electrodiagnostic study as screening method. If present, structural abnormalities might be confirmed with radiologic studies.
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- Sun Woong Kim
- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Burnier M, Le Hanneur M, Cambon-Binder A, Belkheyar Z. Isolated open anterior shoulder release in brachial plexus birth palsy. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2019; 28:1347-1355. [PMID: 30981548 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Revised: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 12/20/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND In children with brachial plexus birth palsy (BPBP), a shoulder joint internal contracture is commonly observed, which may result in glenohumeral osseous deformities and posterior joint subluxation. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the impact of an isolated anterior shoulder release on osteoarticular disorders and assess the subsequent clinical improvements. METHODS Forty consecutive BPBP patients with glenohumeral dysplasia underwent an open anterior shoulder release. Shoulder scans (ie, magnetic resonance imaging preoperatively and computed tomography postoperatively) were conducted to assess glenoid version and the percentage of the humeral head anterior to the middle of the glenoid fossa. Clinical data including analytical shoulder range of motion and modified Mallet scores were collected. RESULTS After a mean follow-up period of 23 months, glenoid version and the percentage of the humeral head anterior to the middle of the glenoid fossa significantly improved from -32° and 18%, respectively, to mean postoperative values of -12° (P < .001) and 45% (P < .001), respectively. Passive and active external rotation increased from -2° and -43°, respectively, to 76° (P < .001) and 54° (P < .001), respectively. The mean modified Mallet score significantly improved from 14.2 to 21.4 points (P < .001). In 8 children with satisfactory passive motion, a latissimus dorsi transfer was performed secondarily to obtain satisfactory active motion. CONCLUSION In BPBP patients with glenohumeral deformities, isolated open anterior release of the shoulder induces significant remodeling of the joint, reducing posterior joint subluxation and improving both passive and active shoulder ranges of motion. Additional latissimus transfer remains mandatory in selected cases to achieve satisfactory function.
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- Marion Burnier
- Department of Hand and Upper Limb Surgery, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Lyon, France; Department of Orthopedics, Service of Hand Surgery, Clinique du Mont Louis, Paris, France.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Service of Hand, Upper Limb and Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Service of Hand Surgery, Saint Antoine Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopedics, Service of Hand Surgery, Clinique du Mont Louis, Paris, France
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BACKGROUND Birth brachial plexus injury usually affects the upper trunks of the brachial plexus and can cause substantial loss of active shoulder external rotation and abduction. Due to the unbalanced rotational forces acting at the glenohumeral joint, the natural history of the condition involves progressive glenohumeral joint dysplasia with associated upper limb dysfunction. Surgical reconstruction methods have been described previously by Sever and L'Episcopo, and modified by Hoffer and Roper to release the adduction contracture and to restore external rotation and shoulder abduction. METHODS The authors describe their preferred technique for contracture release and tendon transfer to improve external rotation and shoulder abduction. Pertinent anatomy and highlights of surgical exposure are reviewed. RESULTS The senior author has utilized this technique with consistent clinical outcomes to improve shoulder function for patients with persisting nerve palsy associated with birth brachial plexus injury. A review of the literature supports utilization of this technique. CONCLUSIONS Transfer of the latissimus dorsi and teres major to the posterior rotator cuff for reanimation of shoulder abduction and external rotation deficits associated with birth brachial plexus injury is a safe and reliable technique. Careful patient selection and attention to surgical detail are critical for optimal outcomes.
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- David M. Brogan
- Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA
- David M. Brogan, Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
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Heneghan NR, Smith R, Tyros I, Falla D, Rushton A. Thoracic dysfunction in whiplash associated disorders: A systematic review. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0194235. [PMID: 29570722 PMCID: PMC5865734 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0194235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2017] [Accepted: 02/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Research investigating Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD) has largely focused on the cervical spine yet symptoms can be widespread. Thoracic spine pain prevalence is reported ~66%; perhaps unsurprising given the forceful stretch/eccentric loading of posterior structures of the spine, and the thoracic spine’s contribution to neck mobility/function. Approximately 50% WAD patients develop chronic pain and disability resulting in high levels of societal and healthcare costs. It is time to look beyond the cervical spine to fully understand anatomical dysfunction in WAD and provide new directions for clinical practice and research. Purpose To evaluate the scope and nature of dysfunction in the thoracic region in patients with WAD. Methods A systematic review and data synthesis was conducted according to a pre-defined, registered (PROSPERO, CRD42015026983) and published protocol. All forms of observational study were included. A sensitive topic-based search strategy was designed from inception to 1/06/16. Databases, grey literature and registers were searched using a study population terms and key words derived from scoping search. Two reviewers independently searched information sources, assessed studies for inclusion, extracted data and assessed risk of bias. A third reviewer checked for consistency and clarity. Extracted data included summary data: sample size and characteristics, outcomes, and timescales to reflect disorder state. Risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Data were tabulated to allow enabling a semi-qualitative comparison and grouped by outcome across studies. Strength of the overall body of evidence was assessed using a modified GRADE. Results Thirty eight studies (n>50,000) which were conducted across a range of countries were included. Few authors responded to requests for further data (5 of 9 contacted). Results were reported in the context of overall quality and were presented for measures of pain or dysfunction and presented, where possible, according to WAD severity and time point post injury. Key findings include: 1) high prevalence of thoracic pain (>60%); higher for those with more severe presentations and in the acute stage, 2) low prevalence of chest pain (<22%), 3) evidence of thoracic outlet syndrome, with some association to and involvement of the brachial plexus, 4) muscle dysfunction in the form of heightened activity of the sternocleidomastoid or delayed onset of action of the serratus anterior, 5) high prevalence of myofascial pain and trigger points in the scalene muscles, sternocleidomastoid and mid/lower fibres of trapezius muscle (48–65%), and 6) inconclusive evidence of altered thoracic posture or mobility. Conclusions Considerable evidence supports thoracic pain and dysfunction in patients with WAD, involving primarily nerves and muscles. Notwithstanding the low/very low level of evidence from this review, our findings do support a more extensive clinical evaluation of patients presenting with WAD. Additional high quality research is required to further characterise dysfunction across other structures in the thoracic region, including but not limited to the thoracic spine (mobility and posture) and thoracic muscles (stiffness, activation patterns). In turn this may inform the design of clinical trials targeting such dysfunction.
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- Nicola R. Heneghan
- Centre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain, School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Allied Health Professions, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Edgbaston Physiotherapy Clinic, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Centre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain, School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Centre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain, School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Calvo-Lobo C, Unda-Solano F, López-López D, Sanz-Corbalán I, Romero-Morales C, Palomo-López P, Seco-Calvo J, Rodríguez-Sanz D. Is pharmacologic treatment better than neural mobilization for cervicobrachial pain? A randomized clinical trial. Int J Med Sci 2018; 15:456-465. [PMID: 29559834 PMCID: PMC5859768 DOI: 10.7150/ijms.23525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2017] [Accepted: 02/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Purpose: This study aim was to compare the effectiveness of the median nerve neural mobilization (MNNM) and cervical lateral glide (CLG) intervention versus oral ibuprofen (OI) in subjects who suffer cervicobrachial pain (CP). Methods: This investigation was a, multicenter, blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial (NCT02595294; NCT02593721). A number of 105 individuals diagnosed with CP were enrolled in the study and treated in 2 different medical facilities from July to November 2015. Participants were recruited and randomly assigned into 3 groups of 35 subjects. Intervention groups received MNNM or CLG neurodynamic treatments, and the (active treatment) control group received an OI treatment for 6 weeks. Primary outcome was pain intensity reported through the Numeric Rating Scale for Pain (NRSP). Secondary outcomes were physical function involving the affected upper limb using the Quick DASH scale, and ipsilateral cervical rotation (ICR) using a cervical range of motion (CROM) device. Assessments were performed before and 1 hour after treatment for NRSP (baseline, 3 and 6 weeks) and CROM (baseline and 6 weeks), as well as only 1 assessment for Quick DASH (baseline and 6 weeks). Results: Repeated-measures ANOVA intergroup statistically significant differences were shown for CP intensity (F(2,72) = 22.343; P < .001; Eta2 = 0.383) and Quick DASH (F(2,72) = 15.338; P < .001; Eta2 = 0.299), although not for CROM (F(2,72) = 1.434; P = .245; Eta2 = 0.038). Indeed, Bonferroni´s correction showed statistically significant differences for CP intensity (P < .01; 95% CI = 0.22 - 3.26) and Quick DASH reduction (P < .01; 95% CI = 8.48 - 24.67) in favor of the OI treatment at all measurement moments after baseline. Conclusions: OI pharmacologic treatment may reduce pain intensity and disability with respect to neural mobilization (MNNM and CLG) in patients with CP during six weeks. Nevertheless, the non-existence of between-groups ROM differences and possible OI adverse effects should be considered.
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- César Calvo-Lobo
- Nursing and Physical Therapy Department, Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), Universidad de León, Ponferrada, León, Spain
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- Interuniversity Degree in Physiotherapy UB-UdG / Grau en Fisioteràpia EUSES-UdG, Barcelona, Spain
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- Research, Health and Podiatry Unit, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry, Universidade da Coruña, Spain
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- Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry. Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
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- University Center of Plasencia, Faculty of Podiatry, Universidad de Extremadura, Spain
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- Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), University of León, León (Spain). Researcher and Visiting Professor at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Spain
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Quintas S, López Ruiz R, Ramos C, Vivancos J, Zapata-Wainberg G. Pharyngeal-cervical-brachial variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome with predominant bulbar palsy and anti-GM3 IgG antibodies. Neurol Sci 2018; 39:1291-1292. [PMID: 29455402 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-018-3283-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2017] [Accepted: 02/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Sonia Quintas
- Department of Neurology, Insitituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Calle Diego de León, 62, Secretaría de Neurología, 28006, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Neurology, Insitituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Calle Diego de León, 62, Secretaría de Neurología, 28006, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Insitituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Calle Diego de León, 62, Secretaría de Neurología, 28006, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Insitituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Calle Diego de León, 62, Secretaría de Neurología, 28006, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Insitituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Calle Diego de León, 62, Secretaría de Neurología, 28006, Madrid, Spain
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Patel S, Kamath S, Shillingford NM, Zeinati C, Tolo V, Luu M. Restricted Range of Motion and a Cold Upper Extremity in a Two-Year-Old Boy: Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma of the Bone and the Brachial Plexus: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 2017; 7:e79. [PMID: 29286963 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.17.00027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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CASE We report a case of kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) of the scapula in a 2-year-old boy with motor and sensory abnormalities of the left upper extremity, suggesting brachial plexus involvement. The locally invasive nature prevented resection; sirolimus therapy resulted in improvement of the motor and sensory impairment, as well as decreased tumor size on imaging. CONCLUSION Osseous infiltration of KHE is known to occur, but its primary presentation in bone without skin involvement is rare and diagnostically challenging. Awareness of rare presentations of KHE, along with accurate histopathologic interpretation, is important to achieve a diagnosis and to differentiate KHE from more common vascular lesions (e.g., infantile hemangioma). Sirolimus therapy is emerging as a promising treatment for unresectable KHE.
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- Sachi Patel
- Department of Dermatology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Dermatology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (N.M.S.) and Radiology (C.Z.), Children's Orthopaedic Center (V.T.), and Division of Dermatology (M.L.), Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (N.M.S.) and Radiology (C.Z.), Children's Orthopaedic Center (V.T.), and Division of Dermatology (M.L.), Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (N.M.S.) and Radiology (C.Z.), Children's Orthopaedic Center (V.T.), and Division of Dermatology (M.L.), Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Dermatology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
- Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (N.M.S.) and Radiology (C.Z.), Children's Orthopaedic Center (V.T.), and Division of Dermatology (M.L.), Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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Bertelli JA, Ghizoni MF. The Towel Test: A Useful Technique for the Clinical and Electromyographic Evaluation of Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 29:155-8. [PMID: 15010163 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsb.2003.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2003] [Accepted: 10/30/2003] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The towel test consists of covering an infant’s face with a towel and seeing if he/she can remove it with either arm. In this study it has been used to aid the clinical and electromyographic assessment of 21 infants with obstetric brachial plexus palsy. At 2 to 3 months, none of the 21 infants succeeded in removing the towel, either with their normal or affected arm. At 6 months, all the infants succeeded in removing the towel with their normal arm, but 11 could not with their affected arm, and the same was observed at a further assessment at 9 months. The towel test is a reliable technique for evaluating children with obstetric brachial plexus injuries.
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- J A Bertelli
- Departments of Plastic Surgery and Neurosurgery, Joana de Gusmão Children's Hospital, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil and Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina-Unisul, Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde-CCBS, Tubarão, SC, Brazil.
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Various types of sensory nerve transfer in the hand are presented. They were all performed after brachial plexus injury to restore sensation, mainly to the adjacent borders of the thumb and index finger or to the ulnar aspect of the little finger. Twenty one cases were assessed. Their outcomes according to the Highet–Zachary system were: S2 in nine cases, S2 in four cases, S1 in four cases and S0 in four cases.
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- Giorgio A Brunelli
- Foundation for Experimental Spinal Cord Research, Brescia University Medical School, Via Galvani 26, 25123 Brescia, Italy.
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Bertelli JA. Brachialis Muscle Transfer to the Forearm Muscles in Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 31:261-5. [PMID: 16343709 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsb.2005.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2005] [Revised: 08/13/2005] [Accepted: 11/01/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Tendon transfers are frequently needed to improve hand function in obstetric brachial plexus injuries. The reconstruction cannot always be achieved using local donor transfers in the forearm as these are not always available. In such cases, we propose the use of the brachialis muscle as a useful donor for transfer. Five adolescents with obstetric brachial plexus palsy were operated on to reconstruct wrist extension and/or pronation using the brachialis muscle transfer to the pronator teres ( n = 1) extensor carpi radialis brevis ( n = 1) and extensor carpi radialis longus ( n = 3). Twelve months after surgery, average active motion recovery was 20° for wrist extension and 14° for pronation. Active and passive range of motion was similar.
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- J A Bertelli
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Joana de Gusmão Children's Hospital, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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Lu Y, Liu H, Hua X, Xu WD, Xu JG, Gu YD. Supplementary Motor Cortical Changes Explored by Resting-State Functional Connectivity in Brachial Plexus Injury. World Neurosurg 2015; 88:300-305. [PMID: 26746337 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2015.12.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2015] [Revised: 12/06/2015] [Accepted: 12/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Brachial plexus injury (BPI) is a serious peripheral nerve injury, and clinical outcomes are generally unsatisfactory. It has been reported that cortical plasticity could influence the restoration of motor function. However, the neurologic mechanism of BPI is unclear, which provides a basis for further investigation. The supplementary motor area (SMA) plays an important role in the regulation of motor function. This study aims to explore SMA-whole brain functional connectivity after deafferentation of the brachial plexus. METHODS Study subjects included 16 patients with BPI and 8 healthy volunteers. The seed region was defined by a block-design functional magnetic resonance imaging program that used unilateral imaginary hand grasp motion as a task stimulus. Next, the voxel-wise functional connectivity between the predefined region and the other regions of the brain was calculated. RESULTS We discovered decreased voxel-wise functional connectivity between the SMA and multiple brain regions, including precuneus, posterior cingulum cortex, and anterior cingulum cortex, that are closely associated with information integration or motor processing in patients with BPI. CONCLUSIONS Patients with BPI showed weakened functional connectivity between hand grasp-related areas and the SMA and multiple regions associated with motor processing or information integration. A clear image of the functional status of the brain after deafferentation was provided. On the basis of this discovery, a relationship between changes in neuroimaging measurements and clinical outcomes can be determined in future studies.
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- Yechen Lu
- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; State Key Laboratory of Medical Neuroscience, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Muin R, Magomedov RK, Tsuladze II. Clinical diagnostic features of surgical treatment for thoracic outlet syndrome. Zh Vopr Neirokhir Im N N Burdenko 2015; 79:55-63. [PMID: 26146044 DOI: 10.17116/neiro201579255-63] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The thoracic outlet syndrome is characterized by a variety of clinical signs due to multiple causes resulting in compression of a neurovascular bundle in a relatively narrow anatomical space. Despite the frequently encountered clinical symptoms, inadequate attention is paid to their analysis, and their diagnostic and surgical aspects require a modern approach. The study included 46 patients. The main clinical sign is a persistent pain syndrome of the cervico-occipital localization that affects the shoulder girdle, suprascapular and infrascapular regions and spreads to the arm in combination with trophic, sensory and vascular disorders. SCT angiography of the superior thoracic outlet structures has been used as a priority instrumental method of research. The macro- and micro factors of compression are the main cause for the development of neurological symptoms, and their removal is the main task of surgical treatment. Surgical approaches were planned depending on the nature and extent of injury. 36 patients underwent 42 surgical interventions. The proper assessment of the neurological status in combination with modern paraclinical diagnostic methods and selection of an adequate surgical approach provided satisfactory outcomes in 33 cases.
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- R Muin
- Chair of Neurosurgery, Russian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Moscow, Russia
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- Chair of Neurosurgery, Russian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Moscow, Russia
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- Chair of Neurosurgery, Russian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Moscow, Russia
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Chen L, Peng F, Wang T, Chen D, Yang J. Traumatic pseudoaneurysm of axillary artery combined with brachial plexus injury. PLoS One 2014; 9:e113099. [PMID: 25412426 PMCID: PMC4239043 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0113099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2014] [Accepted: 10/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the axillary artery combined with brachial plexus injury is extremely rare. The factors that influence the symptoms and functional recovery related to this condition are unclear. Nine patients who had sustained this trauma were surgically treated at our unit between June 1999 and November 2010. The cause of trauma, symptoms, signs and examinations of neurological and vascular deficits, and the surgical findings of the involved nerves and vessels were recorded in detail. The functional recovery of vessels and nerves, as well as the extent of pain, were evaluated, respectively. The average length of patient follow-up was 4.5 years (range, 24 months to 11.3 years). After vessel repair, whether by endovascular or operative treatment, the distending, constant, and pulsating pain was relieved in all patients. Furthermore, examination of the radial artery pulse on the repaired side appeared normal at last follow-up. All patients showed satisfactory sensory recovery, with motor recovery rated as good in five patients and fair in four patients. The symptom characteristics varied with the location of the damage to the axillary artery. Ultrasound examination and computed tomography angiography are useful to evaluate vascular injury and provide valuable information for operative planning. Surgical exploration is an effective therapy with results related to the nerve injury condition of the brachial plexus.
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- Lin Chen
- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Hand Reconstruction, Ministry of Health, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Peripheral Nerve and Microsurgery, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Hand Reconstruction, Ministry of Health, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Peripheral Nerve and Microsurgery, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Hand Reconstruction, Ministry of Health, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Peripheral Nerve and Microsurgery, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Hand Reconstruction, Ministry of Health, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Peripheral Nerve and Microsurgery, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Hand Reconstruction, Ministry of Health, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Peripheral Nerve and Microsurgery, Shanghai, China
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Elahi F, Reddy CG. Neuromodulation of the suprascapular nerve. Pain Physician 2014; 17:E769-E773. [PMID: 25415792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The shoulder joint is an enarthrodial or ball-and-socket joint. A complex network of anatomic structures endows the human shoulder with tremendous mobility, greater than any other joint in the body. Many pathologies can been found in those patients with chronic shoulder pain. The painful limitation of shoulder motion affects hand and arm motion as well; therefore, it significantly influences work performance and everyday activities as well as the quality of life. Therefore, the treatment of patients with chronic shoulder pain has major social and health economic implications. In this article we present a patient with a complex history of shoulder pathology including 7 surgeries that left the patient with chronic debilitating shoulder pain. She was suffering from chronic pain and limited mobility of the shoulder joint due to adhesive shoulder capsulitis. She was treated with a multimodality approach with the goals of increasing shoulder range of motion and decreasing her pain. This did not provide significant improvement. The suprascapular nerve supplies motor and sensory innervation to the shoulder, and can be easily accessible in the supraspinatus fossa. A suprascapular nerve block dramatically decreased her pain. This clinical observation along with confirmatory nerve block play an important role during the decision-making process for a trial period of electrical neuromodulation. She was followed for 3 months after the permanent implantation of a suprascapular nerve stimulator. Her pain and shoulder range of motion in all planes improved dramatically. Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) of the suprascapular nerve, in addition to multimodality pain management, is one approach to the difficult task of treating adhesive capsulitis with accompanying pain and the inability to move the shoulder. We conducted a literature review on PubMed and found no case describing a similar patient to our knowledge.
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- Foad Elahi
- University of Iowa, Dept. of Anesthesiology, Iowa City, Iowa
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La Neve JE, Zitney GP. Use of somatosensory evoked potentials to detect and prevent impending brachial plexus injury during surgical positioning for the treatment of supratentorial pathologies. Neurodiagn J 2014; 54:260-273. [PMID: 25351034 DOI: 10.1080/21646821.2014.11106808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) are widely utilized for the intraoperative detection and prevention of nerve conduction injuries. Their use in identifying position-related injuries to the brachial plexus in patients undergoing supine craniotomies for the treatment of supratentorial pathology is not well documented. This case series describes three instances of unilateral upper extremity SSEP changes in patients positioned for supine craniotomies. In all three cases SSEP responses improved after repositioning. None of the patients exhibited new neurological deficits post-operatively. This case series highlights the importance of vigilant monitoring in the period after final positioning and demonstrates the usefulness of SSEPs as a tool to aid in the early detection and prevention of impending position-related nerve injury.
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Shcherbin II, Tsyrlin VA. [The somato-sympathetic and somato-somatic reflexes in the spontaneous hypertensive rats]. Ross Fiziol Zh Im I M Sechenova 2014; 100:61-72. [PMID: 25464722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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In anaesthetized normotensive (Wistar) and hypertensive (SHR) rats, sympathetic and somatic reflexes were studied before and after cervical spinal cord transection. Single shock stimulation of a peripheral afferent nerve of brachial plexus produced reflex discharges in the cervical sympathetic trunk and the radial nerve. In rats with intact brain stem, evoked response in the cervical sympathetic trunk was composed of three components, but evoked response in radial nerve consisted of two components. The total somato-sympathetic reflex in hypertensive rats was more on 54 % than the somato-sympathetic reflex in normotensive rats. The total somato-somatic reflex in hypertensive rats was more on 70 % than the somato-somatic reflex in normotensive rats. In rats with transected brain stem, evoked response in the cervical sympathetic trunk was composed of two components, but evoked response in radial nerve consisted of one component. After neuraxis transection the total sympathetic and somatic reflexes in normotensive rats decreased by 85 and 83 %, respectively. The total sympathetic and somatic reflexes in hypertensive rats decreased by 88 and 84 %, respectively. However, the peak value of evoked discharges in sympathetic and somatic nerves were more in hypertensive rats than in normotensive rats. Suprasegmental and spinal mechanisms responsible for the augmentation of both sympathetic and somatic reflexes are discussed.
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Tsymbaliuk VI, Tretiak IB, Tsymbaliuk IV. [Surgical treatment of the plexus brachialis injury using long-lasting electrostimulation]. Klin Khir 2013:59-61. [PMID: 23987034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The results of surgical treatment were analyzed in 103 patients, suffering consequences of the plexus brachialis injury, using the system for long-lasting electrostimulation, called "Henci 3M". The system of a domestic manufacture is an individual one, permits to perform the direct electrostimulation seances in a home conditions several times a day for a long time. There were positive results noted: an enhancement in volume and strength of movements in upper extremity of various degree, restoration of sensitivity and disappearance or reduction of a pain syndrome intensity in 90.6% of patients. Long-lasting electrostimulation permits more effectively and valuably to restore a plexus brachialis function in its traumatic injury.
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Obstetrical branchial plexus paralysis is a serious and possibly disabling disorder. While thoroughly described as a clinical entity, much concerning its pathogenesis is still unknown. Basic science studies alongside with studies on functional neuroanatomy of peripheral and central nervous system and their interactions lead to deeper understanding of its pathology. Research concentrates on the consequences of branchial plexus traction to peripheral nerves and muscles function and viability and rehabilitation options. Changes obstetrical branchial plexus paralysis causes to central nervous systems organisation have been, to some extent, investigated. It seems that central nervous system is not "blind" after obstetrical branchial plexus paralysis but instead proceeds to remodelling so to adapt to new needs. Research indicates that both this entity and organism's response are much more complicated than previously believed. Current treatment options include microsurgery and palliative surgery but their improvement is possible by focusing on central nervous system. Current report discusses these topics and tries to reach useful conclusions.
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- Department of Anatomy, University of Athens, School of Medicine, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy, University of Athens, School of Medicine, Greece
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- Orthopaedic Research & Education Center, Attikon University Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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Dy CJ, Kitay A, Garg R, Kang L, Feinberg JH, Wolfe SW. Neurotization to innervate the deltoid and biceps: 3 cases. J Hand Surg Am 2013; 38:237-40. [PMID: 23267757 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.10.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2012] [Revised: 10/17/2012] [Accepted: 10/20/2012] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To describe our experience using direct muscle neurotization as a treatment adjunct during delayed surgical reconstruction for traumatic denervation injuries. METHODS Three patients who had direct muscle neurotization were chosen from a consecutive series of patients undergoing reconstruction for brachial plexus injuries. The cases are presented in detail, including long-term clinical follow-up at 2, 5, and 10 years with accompanying postoperative electrodiagnostic studies. Postoperative motor strength using British Medical Research Council grading and active range of motion were retrospectively extracted from the clinical charts. RESULTS Direct muscle neurotization was performed into the deltoid in 2 cases and into the biceps in 1 case after delays of up to 10 months from injury. Two patients had recovery of M4 strength, and the other patient had recovery of M3 strength. All 3 patients had evidence on electrodiagnostic studies of at least partial muscle reinnervation after neurotization. CONCLUSIONS Direct muscle neurotization has shown promising results in numerous basic science investigations and a limited number of clinical cases. The current series provides additional clinical and electrodiagnostic evidence that direct muscle neurotization can successfully provide reinnervation, even after lengthy delays from injury to surgical treatment. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Microsurgeons should consider direct muscle neurotization as a viable adjunct treatment and part of a comprehensive reconstructive plan, especially for injuries associated with avulsion of the distal nerve stump from its insertion into the muscle.
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- Christopher J Dy
- Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY 10021, USA.
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Obstetrical brachial plexus palsy is considered to be the result of a trauma during the delivery, even if there remains some controversy surrounding the causes. Although most babies recover spontaneously in the first 3 months of life, a small number remains with poor recovery which requires surgical brachial plexus exploration. Surgical indications depend on the type of lesion (producing total or partial palsy) and particularly the nonrecovery of biceps function by the age of 3 months. In a global palsy, microsurgery will be mandatory and the strategy for restoration will focus first on hand reinnervation and secondarily on providing elbow flexion and shoulder stability. Further procedures may be necessary during growth in order to avoid fixed contractured deformities or to give or increase strength of important muscle functions like elbow flexion or wrist extension. The author reviews the history of obstetrical brachial plexus injury, epidemiology, and the specifics of descriptive and functional anatomy in babies and children. Clinical manifestations at birth are directly correlated with the anatomical lesion. Finally, operative procedures are considered, including strategies of reconstruction with nerve grafting in infants and secondary surgery to increase functional capacity at later ages. However, normal function is usually not recovered, particularly in total brachial plexus palsy.
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- M C Romaña
- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pierre et Marie Curie University Paris, Armand Trousseau Hospital, Paris, France.
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Xu YS, Fan DS. [Clinical and neuro electrophysiologic study of flail arm syndrome]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2013; 93:23-25. [PMID: 23578448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the clinical and neuroelectrophysiological characteristics of flail arm syndrome (FAS). METHODS The clinical and neuroelectrophysiological characteristics were analyzed retrospectively from July 1, 2006 to July 1, 2012 in FAS patients (n = 56), those with upper limb onset amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (n = 60) and those with upper brachial plexus neuropathy (n = 22) from our hospital. Nerve conduction study of musculocutaneous, axillary, median, ulnar, radial, tibial, peroneal and sural nerves and electromyogram (EMG) of bulbar, cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral regions were conducted. RESULTS In FAS patients, the ratio of male-to-female was 5:1 and they were characterized by symmetric, proximal wasting and weakness of upper extremities, the involved muscles demonstrated neurogenic damage on EMG and the amplitude of compound muscle action potential (CMAP) of arms decreased. Compared with ALS patients, the amplitude of motor unit action potential (MUAP) of deltoid muscle and biceps muscle was higher in FAS patients ((1531 ± 76) vs (898 ± 57) µV; (1433 ± 57) vs (872 ± 75) µV) (F = 13.25, 6.33; P < 0.05). Compared with upper brachial plexus neuropathy patients, the amplitude of MUAP of first dorsal interosseous, deltoid and biceps muscles was higher in FAS patients ((1263 ± 24) vs (507 ± 42) µV; (1531 ± 76) vs (564 ± 27) µV; (1433 ± 57) vs (593 ± 36) µV) (F = 12.32, 16.71, 8.35; P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The clinical manifestations of FAS are symmetric, proximal wasting and weakness of arms. And the involved muscles show denervation on EMG and the amplitudes of CMAPs decrease in motor nerves of upper extremities.
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- Ying-sheng Xu
- Department of Neurology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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Gbiri CA, Aweto HA, Olaopa SK. Relationship between discrepancies in upper-limb anthropometrics and functionality in children with obstetrical brachial plexus injury. Nig Q J Hosp Med 2013; 23:39-42. [PMID: 24579493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Children with obstetrical brachial plexus injury often present with relative reduction and deficit (discrepancies) in length, girth and functional performance in their affected upper-limb. However, the relationship between these discrepancies and the functional deficit is still unclear. OBJECTIVE This study evaluated discrepancies in upper-limb of children with obstetrical brachial plexus injury, and find the relationship between these discrepancies and the functional performances in the affected upper-limbs. METHODS This study involved 50 children with obstetrical brachial plexus injury undergoing rehabilitation at selected secondary and tertiary health institutions in Lagos state, Nigeria. Upper-limb-length, arm-girth and forearm-girth were measured using broad-blade anthropometer and inelastic tape measure. Modified Mallet-Scale was used to assess functional performances of the upper-limbs while joints' range of motion was assessed using a full-circle goniometer. Data was analysed using Pearson's Correlation Coefficient, paired and independent t-test. RESULTS Participants were aged 47.86 +/- 124.50 months. Discrepancies in upper-limb length and arm and forearm girth were 2.17 +/- 3.19 cm, 0.21 +/- 0.78 cm and 0.73 +/- 0.73 cm respectively. There was significant discrepancy in lengths, girths and functional performance between affected and unaffected upper-limb. The age of commencement of treatment ranged between one day and 2555 days with a mean of 2224.52 +/- 469.30 days. Time of commencement of treatment was significantly related with lengths, girths and functional performance of the affected upper-limbs. CONCLUSION There are significant discrepancy in lengths, girth and functional performance between affected and unaffected upper limb of children with obstetrical brachial plexus injury. There is negative significant relationship between time of commencement of treatments and the discrepancies that occurred in the affected upper-limb of children with obstetrical brachial plexus injury.
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- Caleb A Gbiri
- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria
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Barman A, Chatterjee A, Prakash H, Viswanathan A, Tharion G, Thomas R. Traumatic brachial plexus injury: electrodiagnostic findings from 111 patients in a tertiary care hospital in India. Injury 2012; 43:1943-8. [PMID: 22884248 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2012.07.182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2012] [Revised: 06/26/2012] [Accepted: 07/19/2012] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The study aims to characterise the electrodiagnostic findings of patients with traumatic brachial plexus injuries (BPIs) in India and to analyse the association between aetiologies and levels of injuries. METHODS A total of 111 consecutive electrodiagnostic studies done between January 2009 and June 2011 on persons with traumatic BPI were retrospectively analysed. SETTING Electrodiagnostic Laboratory, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in a tertiary care university teaching hospital in South India. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Nerve conduction velocities and electromyography (EMG) to locate the level of BPI, Dumitru and Wilbourne scale to assess the severity of BPI. RESULTS We studied 106 males and five females, ranging from 11 to 59 years of age. All but one had unilateral BPI. Motorcycle crashes were the most frequent cause (n=64, 58%). Isolated supraclavicular injury was found in 98 arms (88%) and infraclavicular injury in seven arms (6%). Root-level injuries were more common in motorcycle crashes and occupation-related trauma, while trunk-level injuries were more often found in automobile crashes, falls, bicycle-related trauma and penetrating wounds. Pan root (C5-T1) involvement was more common in the motorcycle trauma group (74%). There was no significant association between aetiologies and levels of BPIs. A total of 73 (65%) plexus injuries were of 'severe' category as per Dumitru and Wilbourn scale. CONCLUSIONS Motorcycle crash is the most common cause of traumatic BPIs. Supraclavicular injury is the rule in most cases. Proper attention needs to be given to differentiate the mild to moderate injuries from the severe injuries with EMG techniques since most of the cases are severe. There was no significant association found between aetiologies and levels of injury.
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- Apurba Barman
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Injury of the musculocutaneous nerve very rarely occurs in the absence of concomitant injury to other components of the brachial plexus. Until now, the few cases of isolated musculocutaneous nerve palsies have been reported only in adults. We report a case of isolated musculocutaneous neuropathy in a uniquely talented adolescent baseball pitcher. The biomechanics underlying this adolescent's ability to throw with high velocity likely contributed to the musculocutaneous nerve injury in this case.
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- Dorlyne Henry
- Division of Child Neurology, Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA
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Ibrahim AI, Hawamdeh ZM, Alsharif AA. Evaluation of bone mineral density in children with perinatal brachial plexus palsy: effectiveness of weight bearing and traditional exercises. Bone 2011; 49:499-505. [PMID: 21640214 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2011.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2010] [Revised: 04/25/2011] [Accepted: 05/13/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE (1) To investigate any evidence of bone mineral density (BMD) changes in children with Perinatal Brachial Plexus Palsy (PBPP). (2) To detect any relationship between these changes and the child age, weight, height, BMI, power index, gender, ethnicity, and the side affected. (3) To determine any possible effects of a designed weight bearing exercise program and the traditional one upon BMD of those children. STUDY DESIGN Randomized single blind controlled trial. METHOD A convenience sampling strategy was used to obtain 45 children with unilateral PBPP. Their ages ranged from 3 to 10 years. They were randomly divided to three equal groups. Groups were, then, randomly assigned to either interventions [Weight Bearing Exercises Program (WBEP) or Traditional Exercises Program (TEP)] or to the control treatment. Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) was used to evaluate BMD for all children at entry and approximately after six months treatment period. RESULTS We detected significant low entry level measurements of all BMD parameters of the affected side when compared to that of the unaffected sides (p=0.000). The mean value of the entry level calculated Z score for the affected side of all study children was equal to -1.12 ± 0.327 being in the osteopenic risk range. Furthermore, thirty children (66.7%) recorded less than (-1) Z score being in this risky range. Also, we recorded a significant improvement of all BMD parameters of the affected side after treatment in favor of the WBEP group when compared to that of the control and TEP groups (p=0.02, p=0.03 respectively for the affected both bones BMD parameter). CONCLUSIONS BMD is significantly reduced in PBPP children. The retardation of bone accrual increases as the child height and weight decreases and the degree of paralysis increases. WBEP significantly promoted BMD improvement when compared to the TEP.
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- A I Ibrahim
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
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Jahangiri FR, Holmberg A, Vega-Bermudez F, Arlet V. Preventing position-related brachial plexus injury with intraoperative somatosensory evoked potentials and transcranial electrical motor evoked potentials during anterior cervical spine surgery. Am J Electroneurodiagnostic Technol 2011; 51:198-205. [PMID: 21988038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The use of somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) to monitor upper extremity nerves during surgery is becoming more accepted as a valid and useful technique to minimize intraoperative nerve injuries. We present a case illustrating the benefit of utilizing both SSEPs and transcranial electrical motor evoked potentials (TCeMEPs) for preventing position-related injury during surgery. The patient was a 43-year-old male with a history of neck pain, along with numbness and tingling of the upper extremities. While the patient was being draped, upper extremity SSEPs diminished significantly TCeMEP responses in the hands (abductor pollicus brevis-abductor digiti minimi; APB-ADM) vanished shortly after that, followed by the biceps and left deltoid. The surgeons were notified, and the tape on the shoulders was loosened. No improvements were noted in SSEPs nor TCeMEPs due to this intervention, so all tape was removed and the patient's arms were allowed to rest naturally upon the arm boards. Upper extremity TCeMEP responses could then be elicited and SSEPs improved shortly afterward. Surgery was completed with the arms on the arm boards. All signals remained stable for the remaining three hours of the procedure. At two months follow-up, the patient was well with total pain relief and normal upper extremity function when neurological examination was performed. This report demonstrates a case in which intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring was useful in identifying and reversing impending nerve injury during cervical spine surgery. Significant changes were seen in SSEPs as well as TCeMEPs, so we recommend that TCeMEP monitoring be considered as an adjunct to SSEPs for prevention of injury to the brachial plexus.
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We describe a 90-year-old woman with right upper limb monoparesis secondary to varicella zoster virus infection as a result of extensive inflammatory involvement of the entire brachial plexus at root level. To our knowledge, this is the first report of entire brachial plexus involvement in a living patient of such advanced age. Despite a delay in presentation and thus initiation of treatment, a favourable clinical response was observed.
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- S Bilal
- Department of Internal Medicine, Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, Ireland.
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Razumovskiĭ AI, Rachkov VE, Ekimovskaia EV. [Surgical aspects of treatment of the upper thoracic aperture in children and adolescents]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2011:77-82. [PMID: 21998869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Sonnesen L, Svensson P. Assessment of pain sensitivity in patients with deep bite and sex- and age-matched controls. J Orofac Pain 2011; 25:15-24. [PMID: 21359233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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AIMS To compare pain sensitivity between deep bite patients and a sex- and age-matched control group with normal occlusion. METHODS Pain sensitivity was assessed by injections of the excitatory amino acid glutamate into the masseter and brachioradialis muscles. Intensity of glutamate-evoked pain was scored by the subjects ( n = 60) on a 0 to 10 cm visual analog scale. Subjects drew the perceived pain area on a face and arm chart and described the quality of pain on the McGill Pain Questionnaire. Thresholds for cold detection, cold pain, cold tolerance, warmth detection, heat pain, and heat tolerance were assessed on the masseter and brachioradialis muscles. Pressure pain threshold and pain tolerance threshold were determined on the temporomandibular joint, masseter, anterior temporalis, and brachioradialis muscles. The differences between groups, age, and gender were tested by two-way ANOVA, and the significant differences were then tested for the effect of the presence of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) by linear regression. RESULTS Glutamate-evoked pain intensity was significantly different between groups with no gender differences. Quality of pain did not vary between groups, but significant gender-related differences were observed. Significant differences in thermal sensitivity between groups and gender were found, whereas mechanical sensitivity did not vary between groups but between genders. None of the significant differences were due to the effect of TMD. CONCLUSION These data provide further evidence of gender-related differences in somatosensory sensitivity and for the first time indicate that subjects with deep bite may be more sensitive to glutamate-evoked pain and thermal stimuli.
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- Liselotte Sonnesen
- Department of Othodontics School of Dentistry Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Luo W, Cheng JZ. [Clinical study on acupuncture and Tuina for treatment of birth brachial plexus injury]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2010; 30:918-920. [PMID: 21246848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the difference of therapeutic effect between acupuncture combined with Tuina and Nobex for treatment of birth brachial plexus injury. METHODS Forty cases with birth brachial plexus injury were randomly divided into a acupuncture combined with Tuina group (group A) and a Nobex group (group B), 20 cases in each group. The group A was treated with acupuncture at 3 points, i. e. Jianyu (LI 15), Jianliao (TE 14), Jianzhen (SI 9) on shoulder, Binao (LI 14), Shouwuli (LI 13), Quchi (LI 11), etc. combined with Tuina using a single thumb and rolling method, and the group B was treated with intramuscular injection of Nobex. The clinical effects and the changes of the symptom, scores and the electromyogram were observed before and after treatment. RESULTS The total effective rate of 90.0% (18/20) in the group A was better than that of 55.0% (11/20) in the group B, with a significant difference between the two groups (P < 0.05). The effective rate of the electromyogram improvement in the group A was 90.0% (18/20), which was better than 45.0% (9/20) in the group B (P < 0. 05), and the symptom scores in the group A were lower than those in the group B (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION Acupuncture combined with Tuina can improve the recovery of nerve and upper extremity function and its therapeutic effect is superior to that of intramuscular injection with Nobex.
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- Wei Luo
- TCM Department, Children's Hospital of Hunan Province, Changsha, China.
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Finnerup NB, Norrbrink C, Fuglsang-Frederiksen A, Terkelsen AJ, Hojlund AP, Jensen TS. Pain, referred sensations, and involuntary muscle movements in brachial plexus injury. Acta Neurol Scand 2010; 121:320-7. [PMID: 19930209 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0404.2009.01248.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Examination of the relationship between pain, sensory hypersensitivity, referred sensations and involuntary muscle jerks in patients with brachial plexus injury. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fourteen patients with brachial plexus lesions were included. Spontaneous background and paroxysmal pain and mechanically and thermally evoked pain were recorded. Areas with sensory hypersensitivity and referred pain were mapped on a body chart. This was supplemented by electrophysiological analysis in three patients. RESULTS Sensory hypersensitivity and areas with pinprick-induced referred phantom sensations were present in adjacent dermatomes. There was no clear relationship between chronic neuropathic pain and referred sensations, but there was a correlation between pain paroxysms and sensory hypersensitivity in dermatomes adjacent to deafferented areas. In three patients, simultaneous referred sensations and short latency motor action potentials ipsilateral to the denervated side suggested origin at subcortical sites. CONCLUSION The study suggests a possible role of a spinal generator for sensory hypersensitivity and referred sensations following denervation.
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- Nanna B Finnerup
- Danish Pain Research Center and Department of Neurology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
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Tekin M, Gürkan Y, Ceylan DB, Solak M, Toker K. [Ultrasound-guided bilateral infraclavicular block: case report]. Agri 2010; 22:41-43. [PMID: 20209414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Bilateral brachial plexus block is rarely performed due to the risk of systemic toxicity of local anesthetics. Therefore, general anesthesia is generally preferred in bilateral extremity operations. However, usage of ultrasound allows easy visualization of the structures of the vessels and the nerves. In this case report, we present a 28-year-old man who was scheduled for bilateral hand surgery with ultrasound-guided bilateral infraclavicular block after he refused general anesthesia. After visualization of the axillary artery and the cords of the brachial plexus with linear ultrasound probe, the mixture of local anesthetics, which was prepared as 20 ml for each extremity (10 ml 2% lidocaine (with 5 microg x ml(-1) adrenaline) + 10 ml 7.5% levobupivacaine), was injected using triple injection method. During block performance, no complication developed. In conclusion, we think that infraclavicular block can be safely performed bilaterally with ultrasound guidance, which allows a reduction in the dose of local anesthetic.
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- Murat Tekin
- Department of Anesthesiology, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey.
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Siqueira MG, Martins RS, Teixeira MJ. Management of brachial plexus region tumours and tumour-like conditions: relevant diagnostic and surgical features in a consecutive series of eighteen patients. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2009; 151:1089-98. [PMID: 19448970 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-009-0380-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2008] [Accepted: 11/20/2008] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tumours of the brachial plexus region are rare and most publications are case reports or studies with a small series of patients. The aim of this study is to present our experience in managing these lesions. METHODS We review 18 patients with tumours in the brachial plexus region submitted to surgical treatment in a 6 year period, including their clinical presentation, neuro-imaging data, surgical findings and outcome. FINDINGS The tumours comprised a heterogeneous group of lesions, including schwannomas, neurofibromas, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour (MPNST), sarcomas, metastases, desmoids and an aneurysmal bone cyst. The most common presentation was an expanding lump (83.33%). Eleven tumours were benign and 7 were malignant. Neurofibromatosis was present in only 2 patients (11.11%). Gross total resection was achieved in 14 patients and sub-total resection in the others. Only 3 patients presented with new post-operative motor deficits. The incidence of complications was low (16.5 %). CONCLUSIONS The majority of tumours were benign and most of them could be excised with a low incidence of additional deficits. Some of the malignant tumours could be controlled by surgery plus adjuvant therapy, but this category is still associated with high morbidity and mortality rates.
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- M G Siqueira
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery Unit, Department of Neurosurgery, São Paulo University Medical School, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Rasmussen JW, Grothusen JR, Rosso AL, Schwartzman RJ. Atypical chest pain: evidence of intercostobrachial nerve sensitization in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Pain Physician 2009; 12:E329-E334. [PMID: 19787018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Atypical chest pain is a common complaint among Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) patients with brachial plexus involvement. Anatomically, the intercostobrachial nerve (ICBN) is connected to the brachial plexus and innervates the axilla, medial arm and anterior chest wall. By connecting to the brachial plexus, the ICBN could become sensitized by CRPS spread and become a source of atypical chest pain. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the sensitivity of chest areas in CRPS patients and normal controls. DESIGN Prospective investigation of pressure algometry in chest areas to determine chest wall sensitivity. METHODS CRPS patients and normal controls volunteered to participate in our study. Each individual was examined to meet inclusion criteria. Patients' report of chest pain history was collected from every participant. Pressure algometry was used to measure pressure sensitivity in the axilla, anterior axillary line second intercostal space, mid-clavicular third rib, mid-clavicular tenth rib, and midsternal. Each of these measurements were compared to an intra-participant abdominal measure to control for an individuals generalized sensitivity. The ratios of chest wall sensitivities were compared between CRPS patients and normal controls. RESULTS A history of chest pain was reported by a majority (94%) of CRPS patients and a minority (19%) of normal controls. CRPS patients reported lifting their arm as a major initiating factor for chest pain. To pressure algometry, the ratios of CRPS patients were significantly greater than control subjects (p< 0.02 throughout), indicating increased chest wall sensitivity. LIMITATIONS This study is limited by the relatively small number of patients (n=35) and controls (n=21) used. CONCLUSION The results of this study support the idea that chest pain is greater in CRPS patients than normal controls. The ICBN could be the source of this sensitization by CRPS spread from the brachial plexus.
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Hoque R, Schwendimann RN, Kelley RE, Bien-Willner R, Sivakumar K. Painful brachial plexopathies in SEPT9 mutations: adverse outcome related to comorbid states. J Clin Neuromuscul Dis 2008; 9:379-384. [PMID: 18525421 DOI: 10.1097/cnd.0b013e318166ee89] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Hereditary neuralgic amyotrophy (HNA), an autosomal dominant disorder associated with SEPT9 mutation located on chromosome 17q25, causes recurrent painful weakness with sensory disturbances in a brachial distribution. We present electrophysiological, clinical phenotype, and molecular genetic data of three members from a family with HNA with the C262T SEPT9 mutation. The degree of motor weakness and recovery is variable within this family. Severity and recovery from motor deficits may have been a function of comorbid medical conditions. To our knowledge, this is the first report to confirm SEPT9 mutation in a family with suspected HNA.
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- Romy Hoque
- Department of Neurology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA 71104, USA.
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Fernández-Guisasola Mascías J, Burgos Lázaro E, Gómez-Arnau Díaz-Cañabate JI. [Idiopathic brachial neuritis following general anesthesia]. Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim 2008; 55:242-244. [PMID: 18543507 DOI: 10.1016/s0034-9356(08)70555-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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A 25-year-old woman complained of intense pain in her left shoulder several hours after augmentation mammaplasty under general anesthetic; pain was followed by marked sensory and motor deficit in the same arm. A diagnosis of idiopathic brachial neuritis was made after the main causes of intraoperative nerve damage had been ruled out. The shoulder pain resolved after 3 weeks but the sensory and motor deficit remained unchanged. An electrophysiological study performed at 4 weeks revealed abnormalities suggestive of edema or inflammation and an absence of signs of denervation. These findings and the favorable clinical course confirmed the diagnosis of idiopathic brachial neuritis. After 3 months, only mild weakness and numbness in the deltoid region persisted. Although most postoperative neuropathies are iatrogenic, idiopathic brachial neuritis should be included in the differential diagnosis when no evident cause is found. This syndrome is rare but may appear spontaneously after any type of surgery or anesthetic technique; the prognosis is good. Diagnosis, which can be based on symptoms, imaging and electrophysiological studies, is important both for clinical management and for establishing medical and legal liability.
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Khodulev VI, Nechipurenko NI, Antonov IP, Arkind GD. [The electroneuromyographic study of the radial nerve: compressive ischemic neuropathy of the posterior interosseous nerve]. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2008; 108:48-55. [PMID: 18833118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The electroneuromyographic study of the posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) with determination of conduction block (CB) at the level of the upper third of the forearm using the surface electrodes has been carried out. Seven healthy volunteers, 22 patients with compressive-ischemic neuropathy (CIN) at the level of the supinator, 14 patients with the total affection of the radical nerve, aged from 21 to 64 years, have been studied. The M-response has been recorded from the extensor digitorum communis. Stimulation has been performed at: (1) the middle of the forearm; (2) the lateral brachium; (3) the axillary crease; (4) the Erb's point; (5) the sulcus of ulnar nerve; (6) the cubital flexion; (7) the inner part of the shoulder. A method of stepwise stimulation has been used in the segment "a middle third of the forearm--a middle third of the shoulder". The M-responses of similar shape and amplitude have been recorded by stimulation of the first and second points in the controls. The M-responses recorded by stimulation of the brachial plexus were higher by average of 44,2% compared to the radical nerve in the shoulder area. The focal CB was found between two stimulation points in 86,4% of patients with PIN CIN that was confirmed by the method of stepwise nerve stimulation as well. The correlation between CB and the data of the global electromyogram was revealed. In patients with the total affection of the radical nerve, the M-responses during stimulation of distal and proximal PIN points were absent and the similar M-responses were recorded by stimulation of the brachial plexus (the Erb's point and the axillary crease) as well as the inner part of the shoulder.
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Betz ME, Goudie JS, Rosen CL. Traumatic radiculopathy. J Emerg Med 2007; 33:413-416. [PMID: 17961961 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2007.08.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2007] [Accepted: 08/28/2007] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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- Marian E Betz
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USA
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An unusual case of brachial plexopathy following an alcohol binge is presented. The patient developed numbness and weakness of his right hand and neurophysiological tests demonstrated that the lesion level was at the brachial plexus. MRI of the brachial plexus, cerebrospinal fluid examination and DNA analysis for hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies were normal. Repeated neurological examination and neurophysiological studies 60 days later were normal. A diagnosis of brachial plexus neuropathy consequent to non-traumatic stretching of the middle and the lower trunks was made.
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- C Marchini
- Department of Neurology, Ospedale San Martino, Viale Europa 22, I-32100, Belluno, Italy
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Vargas MI, Beaulieu J, Magistris MR, Della Santa D, Delavelle J. Aspects cliniques, électroneuromyographiques et IRM des traumatismes du plexus brachial. J Neuroradiol 2007; 34:236-42. [PMID: 17765968 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurad.2007.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Management of traumatic lesions of the brachial plexus mainly depends on whether the injury is pre- (nerve root avulsion) or postganglionic (trunks and cords). The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic and prognostic value of MRI in such lesions, and to determine any correlations among radiological, clinical and electroneuromyographical (EMG) data from both the initial and follow-up studies. MATERIAL AND METHODS Nine patients with acute traumatic lesions of the brachial plexus were investigated by MRI and EMG. Five further patients served as controls. The MRI protocol included fast spin-echo (FSE) T2-weighted and STIR sequencing. These scans were independently interpreted by two senior radiologists. Their findings were then validated during consensus meetings of surgeons, radiologists and neurologists to identify the exact localization and mechanism of each lesion, and to determine the advantages and drawbacks of each technique. RESULTS Among the nine patients, MRI scans were judged as normal in three whereas EMG showed distal lesions in two of them. In a further three patients, STIR MRI sequences demonstrated high signal intensities from the trunks and cords of C5 to T1. Among these three patients, MRI at three months showed persistence of these signal anomalies in one patient, and partial regression in the two others. In the remaining three patients, three-dimensional T2-weighted sequences showed nerve root avulsion, consistent with the initial EMG findings. CONCLUSION MRI is the best technique to demonstrate nerve root avulsion. However, unlike EMG, MRI does not allow visualization of distal lesions of the brachial plexus. Differentiation between edema (reversible) and demyelination (irreversible) of trunk and cord lesions remains difficult, and requires EMG or late MRI.
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- M-I Vargas
- Service de radiodiagnostic, hôpitaux universitaires de Genève, rue Micheli-du-Crest 24, CH-1211 Genève 14, Switzerland.
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OBJECTIVES Brachial plexopathy is clinically, and electrodiagnostically, a well-recognized entity. However, the involvement pattern of different parts of the plexus with different etiologies has not been well-characterized. METHODS A retrospective analysis of clinical and electrophysiologic findings in 203 patients with brachial plexopathies was performed. RESULTS Of 203 patients with brachial plexopathy, 182 (90%) were supraclavicular and 21 (10%) were infraclavicular. The following localizations were noted: upper trunk (UT) 27%; lower trunk (LT) 11%; UT + MT (middle trunk) 11%; LT + MT 7%; UT + MT + LT 25%; and UT + LT 1. Among the patients with brachial neuritis, 47% patients did not have pain before the onset and only 28% had a definable antecedent illness. CONCLUSION We report the largest to date reported case series of well-characterized brachial plexopathy patients. Upper trunk was the most frequently affected site of injury. In brachial neuritis, absence of pain and antecedent viral illness is more common than described in the literature.
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- Ajit R Moghekar
- Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Price AE, Beric A, Yaylali I, Grossman JAI. Entrapment neuropathy contributing to dysfunction after brachial plexus birth injuries. J Pediatr Orthop 2007; 27:717; author reply 717-8. [PMID: 17717479 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0b013e3181373d4f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Computed Tomography fluoroscopy for blocks and neurolysis provides a minimally-invasive, accurate and rapid alternative to surgery. Spinal and peri-spinal ultrasound-guided procedures, excluding peripheral procedures, will be discussed as well. The imaging-guided procedures discussed are performed using small needles. These percutaneous procedures must be performed with maximum patient comfort and cause as little complications as possible. These procedures should be performed by an experienced radiologist after discussion with the treating clinician.
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- T Bouziane
- Clinique Notre dame de Tournai, avenue Delmée no 9, 7500 Tournai, Belgique.
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Lu H, Hu BW, Huang LN, Li Q. [Forensic analysis on injuries involving main branches of brachial plexus in 66 cases]. Fa Yi Xue Za Zhi 2007; 23:295-8. [PMID: 17896525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study injuries involving brachial plexus and its branches. METHODS 66 cases collected from 2003 to 2005 in our department were analyzed statistically. RESULTS 94% of injuries involved young adult males; 94% were blunt force injuries; 34% involved both nerve and bone mainly involving ulnar nerve and ulnar bone (50%); 40% of the injured nerves received electromyogram and 15 nerves were diagnosed with injuries clinically. CONCLUSION Forensic determination on severity of brachial plexus injuries mainly depends on movement recovery of limb. The best time for forensic appraisal is 20 d post operation+L (length of nerve severed distally)/R (growth rate)+90 d.
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- Hong Lu
- Shanghai Criminal Science and Technology Institute, Shanghai 200083, China
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Paraskevas G, Ioannidis O, Papaziogas B, Natsis K, Spanidou S, Kitsoulis P. An accessory middle scalene muscle causing thoracic outlet syndrome. Folia Morphol (Warsz) 2007; 66:194-197. [PMID: 17985318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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The aim of our study is to present a very rare accessory middle scalene muscle, leading to thoracic outlet syndrome. In particular, a muscular bundle was discovered on a male cadaver connecting the middle portion of the middle scalene muscle with the anterior scalene muscle insertion to Lisfranc's tubercle. This triangular accessory muscle and, especially, its sharp medial border compressed the middle and lower trunk of the brachial plexus and the subclavian artery. This anomaly is of great importance because it emphasises the fact that it is not primarily the anterior scalene muscle that produces symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome but the anterior displacement of the middle scalene muscle or its accessory muscular bands. We also present the relative international literature and the clinical significance of our finding.
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- G Paraskevas
- Department of Anatomy, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Ekim A, Armağan O. Neuropathic arthropathy caused by syringomyelia in different joints and lesion of brachial plexus at right upper extremity: a case report. Agri 2007; 19:54-58. [PMID: 18095200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Syringomyelia is characterized by slow progression; the joints involved most frequently are the shoulders and elbows. Neuropathic arthropathy of the hand is quite rare. Herewith, we present a case of neuropathic arthropathy (NA) of the joints in the upper limb secondary to Syringomyelia. Atypical features of the case included NA of the shoulder, elbow and metacarpophalengeal joint in the same upper limb. These atypical features superimposed shoulder subluxation and brachial plexopathy which diagnosed by electrophysiologic studies. To the best of our knowledge, our study is the first of its kind that reports a patient who had all the above mentioned symptoms in the same upper limb.
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- Ayşe Ekim
- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Medical Faculty, Eskişehir, Turkey.
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