| Autor: |
E A, de Laat, C P, Visser, L N, Coene, P V, Pahlplatz, D L, Tavy |
| Rok vydání: |
1994 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume. 76(3) |
| ISSN: |
0301-620X |
| Popis: |
The incidence of nerve injuries in primary shoulder dislocation and humeral neck fracture is uncertain. We made a prospective study of 101 patients, using clinical examination and extensive electrophysiological assessment when there was suspicion of nerve damage. We found electrophysiological evidence of nerve injury in 45%, most involving the axillary, suprascapular, radial and musculocutaneous nerves. There were significantly more nerve injuries in older patients and those with a haematoma. Most patients recovered partially or completely in less than four months, and only eight had persistent motor loss. Early diagnosis and physiotherapy are recommended. |
| Databáze: |
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