Objective This is an anatomical study of C4 and C5 roots for nerve transfers in upper brachial plexus injuries, with surgical technique demonstration. Methods Fifteen brachial plexuses from both male ...

A brachial plexus injury is a birth injury commonly caused by medical malpractice or negligence. This can lead to many long-term problems, including Erb’s palsy or weakness in the shoulder, arm, and ...

Four different glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF)-family ligand (GFL)– receptor (GFRα) binding pairs exist, and they all signal through the transmembrane RET receptor tyrosine kinase.

Objective: To study the role of mechanical, infectious, and inflammatory factors inducing neuropathic attacks in hereditary brachial plexus neuropathy (HBPN), an autosomal dominant disorder ...

A man in his 70s with Parkinson’s disease underwent urgent below-elbow amputation for gangrenous sepsis. A right supraclavicular brachial plexus catheter was placed for postoperative analgesia.

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Austin, TX (UroToday.com) The authors in this investigation showed if tractography or fiber-tracking based on Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) can improve the visualization of peri-vesical nerve fibers.