PFD Week 2016-Avoiding Upper Extremity Neuropathy During Pelvic Surgery

Avoiding Upper Extremity Neuropathy During Pelvic Surgery

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Video Summary

The video discusses upper extremity neuropathies that can occur during pelvic surgery, specifically focusing on stretch or compression injuries to the brachial plexus or its nerve branches. These injuries, known as perioperative neuropathies, can have a significant negative impact on a patient's quality of life. The video aims to review the mechanisms of nerve injury, demonstrate brachial plexus anatomy, identify patient positions that increase the risk of nerve injury, describe common symptoms, and discuss strategies to minimize these injuries. It also highlights nerve injury classification systems and the nerves that supply the upper extremity. The main focus is on ulnar, median, and radial nerve injuries, including their clinical manifestations and methods for prevention. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding brachial plexus anatomy and taking proper safety measures during surgery. No credits are given.

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Kathleen Chin, MD

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Category Complications

Category Anatomy

Keywords

upper extremity neuropathies

pelvic surgery

brachial plexus

perioperative neuropathies

nerve injury