The management of the flail upper extremity in brachial plexus injuries.

摘要: Twenty-three patients with total complete brachial plexus injuries were reviewed an average of 5.5 years from the time injury. Three different treatment approaches used; no surgery (four), above-elbow amputation alone (14), and shoulder arthrodesis combined (five). Return to gainful employment prosthetic wearing habits best achieved early (within first year) alone. There seemed little recommend above elbow amputation.