The shoulder is a complex joint, with a wide range of motion and functional demands. An
understanding of the intricate network of bony, ligamentous, muscular, and neurovascular …

Regional anesthesia of the upper extremity has several clinical applications and is reported
to have several advantages over general anesthesia for orthopaedic surgery. These …

Background: Variations of the brachial plexus are common and a better awareness of the
variations is of crucial importance to achieve successful results in its surgical procedures …

Smart implants are envisioned to revolutionize personal health care by assessing
physiological processes, for example, upon wound healing, and communicating these data …

The brachial plexus is the complex network of nerves, extending from the neck to the axilla,
which supplies motor, sensory, and sympathetic fibers to the upper extremity. Typically, it is …

Ultrasound has been the most useful imaging tool for musculoskeletal disorders whereby
peripheral nerve lesions constitute a substantial portion. High-resolution ultrasound enables …

Background Ultrasound guidance has reduced the amount of local anesthetics to achieve a
successful block. Previous studies of the relationship between the volume or concentration …

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 …

The definition of a pre and postfixed brachial plexus is varied in the literature, which results
in inconsistent conclusions for various studies. As anatomical variation is important both …

This study will define a normal range of values for the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the C5-
C8 ventral rami in normal subjects and will assess the interexaminer reliability of the CSA …