Understanding and Treating Iatrogenic Nerve Injuries in Shoulder Surgery.

Understanding and Treating Iatrogenic Nerve Injuries in Shoulder Surgery. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2019 Sep 18;: Authors: Gupta R, Patel NA, Mazzocca AD, Romeo A Abstract As surgical techniques and technology continue to advance in shoulder surgery along with the increased use of regional anesthesia, it is important to remember that iatrogenic nerve injuries remain a possible complication. Iatrogenic nerve injuries associated with shoulder surgery lead to patient disability and distress, increased healthcare costs, and possibly additional procedures. To obtain the best possible outcome for the patient after the nerve injury has been discovered, a timely appreciation of the management options is necessary rather than expectant management. Early recognition, appropriate neurodiagnostic testing, and prompt treatment or referral are mandatory for optimal outcomes. PMID: 31567728 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: J Am Acad Orthop Surg Source Type: research