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ArticleCanadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie

Referral patterns and wait times in complex peripheral nerve injuries: a review of a multidisciplinary clinic in Canada.

Grace Y Kim, Chloe R Wong, Stephanie Stefaniuk, Paul Binhammer, Larry Robinson, Heather L Baltzer, Jana Dengler

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Grace Y KimFrom the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont. (Kim, Wong, Binhammer, Baltzer, Dengler); Division of Plastic Surgery, Tory Trauma Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ont. (Stefaniuk, Binhammer, Dengler); Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ont. (Robinson); Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont. (Baltzer).
Chloe R WongFrom the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont. (Kim, Wong, Binhammer, Baltzer, Dengler); Division of Plastic Surgery, Tory Trauma Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ont. (Stefaniuk, Binhammer, Dengler); Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ont. (Robinson); Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont. (Baltzer).
Stephanie StefaniukFrom the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont. (Kim, Wong, Binhammer, Baltzer, Dengler); Division of Plastic Surgery, Tory Trauma Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ont. (Stefaniuk, Binhammer, Dengler); Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ont. (Robinson); Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont. (Baltzer).
Paul BinhammerFrom the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont. (Kim, Wong, Binhammer, Baltzer, Dengler); Division of Plastic Surgery, Tory Trauma Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ont. (Stefaniuk, Binhammer, Dengler); Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ont. (Robinson); Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont. (Baltzer).
Larry RobinsonFrom the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont. (Kim, Wong, Binhammer, Baltzer, Dengler); Division of Plastic Surgery, Tory Trauma Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ont. (Stefaniuk, Binhammer, Dengler); Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ont. (Robinson); Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont. (Baltzer).
Heather L BaltzerFrom the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont. (Kim, Wong, Binhammer, Baltzer, Dengler); Division of Plastic Surgery, Tory Trauma Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ont. (Stefaniuk, Binhammer, Dengler); Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ont. (Robinson); Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont. (Baltzer).
Jana DenglerFrom the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont. (Kim, Wong, Binhammer, Baltzer, Dengler); Division of Plastic Surgery, Tory Trauma Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ont. (Stefaniuk, Binhammer, Dengler); Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ont. (Robinson); Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont. (Baltzer) jana.dengler@mail.utoronto.ca.

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backgroundPeripheral nerve injuries can be devastating - often resulting in chronic pain, disability, and diminished quality of life - but prompt referral to a peripheral nerve surgeon can facilitate diagnostic assessment, optimize surgical timing and options, and enhance functional recovery. We sought to examine the timing and referral patterns of patients with peripheral nerve injuries attending a multidisciplinary peripheral nerve clinic at a tertiary care centre.

methodsWe conducted a retrospective, single-centre cohort study. We performed a chart review of all patients seen at a multidisciplinary peripheral nerve clinic at a tertiary care centre in Canada between 2017 and 2020. Data collected included demographics, injury details, referral information, and management.

resultsWe included 100 patients for analysis. The median time from injury to referral was 112 (interquartile range [IQR] 40 to 367) days. Sixty percent of patients had a delayed referral (> 3 mo). After adjusting for potential confounding variables (injury level, mechanism of injury, and referral source), we found a 4% increased risk of experiencing a longer time from injury to referral for each unit increase in a patient's Rurality Index for Ontario score (adjusted rate ratio 1.04, 95% confidence interval 1.00 to 1.08). The median time from injury to operation was 244 (IQR 355) days, predominantly involving nerve procedures (

conclusionThe study illustrates the referral patterns and timeline of care for patients with peripheral nerve injuries at a multidisciplinary nerve clinic in Canada. Patients from areas of higher rurality indices have a higher risk of experiencing increased time from injury to referral. CONTEXTE: Les lésions nerveuses périphériques peuvent être dévastatrices, entraînant souvent douleur chronique, incapacité et baisse de la qualité de vie. Toutefois, l'orientation rapide vers un ou une spécialiste de la chirurgie des nerfs périphériques peut faciliter l'évaluation diagnostique, optimiser le moment de l'intervention chirurgicale ainsi que les options thérapeutiques, et améliorer le rétablissement fonctionnel. Nous avons voulu examiner le délai et les modalités de l'aiguillage de personnes atteintes de lésions nerveuses périphériques ayant été orientées vers la clinique multidisciplinaire des nerfs périphériques d'un centre de soins tertiaires. MÉTHODES : Nous avons mené une étude de cohorte rétrospective monocentrique. Nous avons passé en revue les dossiers de l'ensemble des personnes vues à la clinique multidisciplinaire des nerfs périphériques d'un centre de soins tertiaires canadien entre 2017 et 2020. Les données recueillies comprenaient les caractéristiques démographiques, les détails concernant la lésion ainsi que les renseignements relatifs à l'aiguillage et à la prise en charge. RÉSULTATS : Nous avons inclus 100 personnes dans l'analyse. Le délai médian entre la lésion et l'orientation était de 112 (intervalle interquartile [IIQ] de 40 à 367) jours. Chez 60 % des personnes, l'aiguillage avait été tardif (plus de 3 mois). Après correction pour tenir compte des potentielles variables confondantes (siège et mécanisme de la lésion, et origine de l'aiguillage), nous avons constaté une augmentation de 4 % du risque d'un délai plus long entre la lésion et l'aiguillage pour chaque augmentation d'une unité de l'indice de ruralité de l'Ontario (rapport des taux corrigé de 1,04, intervalle de confiance à 95 % de 1,00 à 1,08). Le délai médian entre la lésion et l'intervention chirurgicale était de 244 jours (IIQ de 355), et les interventions concernaient principalement les nerfs (

conclusionCette étude illustre les caractéristiques de l'aiguillage et la chronologie de la prise en charge des personnes atteintes de lésions nerveuses périphériques suivies dans une clinique multidisciplinaire des nerfs périphériques au Canada. Les personnes provenant de régions à l'indice de ruralité plus élevé courent un risque accru de délai plus long entre la lésion et l'aiguillage.

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Peripheral Nerve InjuriesReferral and ConsultationTime-to-TreatmentWaiting ListsAdultCanadaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOntarioRetrospective StudiesTertiary Care CentersTime FactorsTreatment Delay

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PMCPMC13309196

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