ArticleCanadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie
Epidemiology of peripheral nerve and brachial plexus injuries in a trauma population.
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Abstract
backgroundUnderstanding patterns of peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) and brachial plexus injuries (BPIs) is essential to preventing and appropriately managing nerve injuries. We sought to assess the incidence, cause, and severity of PNIs and BPIs sustained by patients with trauma.
methodsWe conducted a retrospective review of the Trauma Registry Database (January 2002 to December 2020) to identify patients with PNIs or BPIs.
resultsWe evaluated data from 24 905 patients with trauma; 335 (1.3%) sustained PNIs (81% male; mean age 36 yr, standard deviation [SD] 16 yr) and 64 (0.3%) sustained BPIs (84% male; mean age 35, SD 15 yr). Nerves in the upper extremities were more commonly affected than those in the lower extremities. Sharp injuries (39.4%) and motorcycle accidents (32.8%) were the most frequent causes of PNIs and BPIs, respectively. Other common causes of PNI were motor vehicle collisions (16.7%) and gunshot wounds (12.8%). Many patients with PNIs (69.0%) and BPIs (53%) underwent operative management. The most frequent reconstruction for PNI was primary nerve repair (66%), while nerve transfers (48%) were more frequently used for BPI.
conclusionNerve injuries in the trauma population have decreased over the last 3 decades with shifts in mechanisms of injury and use of imaging, electrodiagnostic tests, and surgery. Nerve injuries are often complex and time-sensitive to treat; understanding changes in trends is important to ensure optimal patient management.
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