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Brachial plexus injury treatment with tendon and muscle grafting

Brachial plexus injury treatment with tendon and muscle grafting
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Overview

Type of care

Inpatient

Method

Surgical

About the offer

Patients who delay treatment after brachial plexus injury might require a tendon or muscle transplant. The operation involves transplanting a muscle along with its tendon, artery, vein, and nerve from a healthy body part to the affected limb. The typical indication for surgery is an injury with partial paralysis. Paralysis of the shoulder joint reduces the movement of the elbow and hand. To restore their functions, tendon or muscle transplantation is one of the rescue procedures. The donor is often the trapezius muscle (back of the neck and shoulders) or a long muscle on the thigh that helps bend the knee and turn the hip inward. Its removal does not affect the lower limbs' movements since other lower leg muscles perform the same functions. During the transplant, it restores the ability to bend the elbow and move the fingers, even months after the injury. In some cases, only the tendon is transferred from one body part to another. Since regeneration is slow, recovery takes some time, s patients can see the first results within a few months.

What’s included

Medical service

Examination
  • clinical history-taking
  • medical records review
  • physical examination
  • consultation with a neurosurgeon
  • consultation with an anesthesiologist
Laboratory tests
  • complete blood count (CBC)
  • blood type test (ABO, Rh)
  • biochemical analysis of blood (kidney and liver function tests, electrolytes, glucose, lipid panel)
  • inflammation blood tests
  • coagulation studies
  • urinalysis
Diagnosis
  • neurological examination
  • electromyography
  • nerve conduction study
  • MRI scan of the spine
  • electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • chest X-ray
Treatment
  • preoperative patient preparation
  • tendon and muscle grafting (transfer) surgery for brachial plexus injury
  • postoperative care
  • symptomatic treatment
Other
  • cost of essential medicines
  • cost of essential materials
  • general anesthesia
  • hospitalization
  • nursing service
  • discharge medical records
  • further recommendations

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How long does the offer take?

The offer is designed for 10 days.

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What are the age restrictions?

The offer is eligible for both adults and kids.

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