A Population-Based Assessment of Depression and Anxiety in Patients With Brachial Plexus Injuries

Reactive depression and anxiety are common after major life changes such as brachial plexus injuries (BPI). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence and risk factors for coded depression and coded anxiety among patients with BPI using a national database of commercial insurance claims.

Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery - May 19, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Sarah M. Yannascoli, Dustin Stwalley, Mohammed J. Saeed, Margaret A. Olsen, Christopher J. Dy Tags: Scientific article Source Type: research