Elective amputation of the upper limb is an option in the treatment of traumatic injuries of the brachial plexus?
Abstract: The treatment of complete post-traumatic brachial plexus palsy resulting in a flail shoulder and upper extremity remains a challenge to peripheral nerve surgeons. The option of upper limb amputation is controversial and scarcely discussed in the literature. We believe that elective amputation still has a role in the treatment of select cases. The pros and cons of the procedure should be intensely discussed with the patient by a multidisciplinary team. Better outcomes are usually achieved in active patients who strongly advocate for the procedure.
- Alternative title
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A amputação eletiva do membro superior é uma opção no tratamento das lesões traumáticas do plexo braquial?
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
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Englisch
- Bibliographic citation
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Elective amputation of the upper limb is an option in the treatment of traumatic injuries of the brachial plexus? ; volume:75 ; number:09 ; year:2017 ; pages:667-670
Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria ; 75, Heft 09 (2017), 667-670
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Siqueira, Mário Gilberto
Martins, Roberto Sérgio
Heise, Carlos Otto
Foroni, Luciano
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10.1590/0004-282X20170096
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urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023101911392590609731
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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14.08.2025, 11:03 AM CEST
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- Heise, Carlos Otto
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