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Triple Nerve Transfer to Treat West Nile-Induced Neuropathy: A Novel Approach to a Complex Problem: A Case Report.

Kikelola Afolabi-Brown, Anirudh Kulkarni, Ajul Shah

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Kikelola Afolabi-BrownRutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey.ORCID 0009-0009-9411-1679
Anirudh KulkarniRutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Ajul ShahThe Center for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Freehold, New Jersey.ORCID 0000-0002-9381-661

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Abstract

caseA 49-year-old woman with West Nile encephalitis presented with right arm paralysis and left arm weakness. After limited success with nonsurgical treatments, she underwent surgery involving 3 nerve transfers based on brachial plexus reconstruction techniques. This led to gradual improvement in arm movement and restoration of ADL's.

conclusionSince treatment of the underlying disease may not be enough to restore nerve function, an algorithm incorporating brachial plexus principles may enhance treatment outcomes. Though this case study demonstrates success, we believe this technique deserves further exploration as a potential solution for neurovascular damage following West Nile infection.

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Brachial PlexusNerve TransferWest Nile FeverFemaleHumansMiddle AgedParalysisanterior horn syndromebrachial plexopathydiminished sensationEMGfemaleflaccid paralysislateral antebrachial cutaneous nervemiddle agenerve transferrestricted ROMweaknessWest Nile encephalitisWest Nile virus

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PMID41196961
PMCPMC12588663

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