Head and neck cancer (HNC) is the sixth most common human malignancy with a global
incidence of 650,000 cases per year. Radiotherapy (RT) is commonly used as an effective …

The brachial plexus represents a complex anatomical structure in the upper limb. This
“network” of peripheral nerves permits the rearrangement of motor efferent fibers, coming …

Abstract Background Different Dorsal root entry zone (DREZ) lesion techniques have been
reported as effective treatment for intractable painful conditions, though with contradictory …

Background Traumatic brachial plexus injuries (BPIs) in the nerve roots of C5 to T1 lead to
the devastating loss of motor and sensory function in the upper extremity. Free functional …

Purpose Traumatic damage to the brachial plexus is associated with temporary or
permanent motor and sensory dysfunction of the upper extremity. It may lead to the severe …

Background Caesarean section (CS) is widely perceived as protective against obstetric
brachial plexus injury (BPI), but few studies acknowledge the factors associated with such …

OBJECTIVE Pan–brachial plexus injury (PBPI), involving C5–T1, disproportionately affects
young males, causing lifelong disability and decreased quality of life. The restoration of …

Brachial plexus axotomy is a common peripheral nerve trauma. Artemisinin, an FDA-
approved antimalarial drug, has been described to possess neuroprotective properties …

Objectives Evaluate correlation between donor nerve semi-quantitative electromyography
(sqEMG) and strength outcome in nerve transfer surgery. Methods Retrospective review of …

Nerve-transfer surgery is the treatment of choice for traumatic brachial plexus injuries
(tBPIs). Combined electromyography (EMG) follow-ups and results obtained by transcranial …