Major Peripheral Nerve Injuries After Elbow Arthroscopy

• Published in: Arthroscopy Vol. 32; no. 6; pp. 999 - 1002.e8
• Main Authors: Desai, Mihir J., M.D, Mithani, Suhail K., M.D, Lodha, Sameer J., M.D, Richard, Marc J., M.D, Leversedge, Fraser J., M.D, Ruch, David S., M.D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.06.2016
• Subjects: Arthroscopy - adverse effects; Brachial Plexus - injuries; Elbow Joint - surgery; Humans; Orthopedics; Postoperative Complications; Recovery of Function; Surveys and Questionnaires

Purpose To survey the American Society for Surgery of the Hand membership to determine the nature and distribution of nerve injuries treated after elbow arthroscopy. Methods An online survey was sent to all members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand under an institutional review board–a...