دورية أكاديمية
Treatment of C5 Palsy: An International Survey of Peripheral Nerve Surgeons
| العنوان: | Treatment of C5 Palsy: An International Survey of Peripheral Nerve Surgeons |
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| المؤلفون: | Lubelski, Daniel, Hersh, Andrew M., Feghali, James, Sciubba, Daniel M., Witham, Timothy, Bydon, Ali, Theodore, Nicholas, Belzberg, Allan J. |
| المصدر: | Global Spine Journal ; page 219256822311718 ; ISSN 2192-5682 2192-5690 |
| بيانات النشر: | SAGE Publications |
| سنة النشر: | 2023 |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | Neurology (clinical), Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Surgery |
| الوصف: | Study Design International survey. Objectives C5 palsy (C5P) is a neurological complication affecting 5-10% of patients after cervical decompression surgery. Most cases improve with conservative treatment; however, nearly 20% of patients may be left with residual deficits. Guidelines are lacking on C5P management and timing of surgical intervention. Therefore, we sought to survey peripheral nerve surgeons on their management of C5P. Methods An online survey was distributed centered around a patient with C5P after posterior cervical decompression and fusion. Questions included surgeon demographics, diagnostic modalities, and timing and choice of operation. Responses were summarized and the chi-squared and Kruskal-Wallis H tests were used to examine differences across specialties. Results A total of 154 surgeons responded to the survey, of which 59 (38%) indicated that they manage C5P cases. Average time prior to operating was 4.5 ± 2.2 months for complete injuries and 6.6 ± 3.2 months for partial injuries, with neurosurgeons significantly more likely to wait longer periods for complete ( P = .01) and partial injuries ( P = .03). Foraminotomies were selected by 19% of surgeons, while 92% selected nerve transfers. Transfer of the ulnar nerve to the musculocutaneous nerve was the most common choice (81%), followed by transfer of the radial nerve to the axillary nerve (58%). Conclusion Consensus exists among peripheral nerve surgeons on the use of nerve transfers for surgical treatment in cases with severe motor weakness failing to improve. Most surgeons advocate for early intervention in complete injuries. Disagreement concerns the type of nerve transfer employed, timing of surgery, and efficacy of foraminotomy. |
| نوع الوثيقة: | article in journal/newspaper |
| اللغة: | English |
| ردمك: | 978-2-19-256822-3 2-19-256822-3 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/21925682231171853 |
| الإتاحة: | https://doi.org/10.1177/21925682231171853Test |
| حقوق: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0Test/ |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsbas.FDBD3220 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | BASE |
| ردمك: | 9782192568223 2192568223 |
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| DOI: | 10.1177/21925682231171853 |