Abstract

CABRERA VILTRES, Nelson et al. Surgical treatment of sequelae from brachial plexus trauma lesions in the shoulder. Rev Cubana Ortop Traumatol [online]. 2004, vol.18, n.2. ISSN 0864-215X.

A prospective study of 12 adult patients , who were operated on from sequelae of brachial plexus lesions in the shoulder in "Frank País" International Scientific Orthopedic Complex from June to December,2001, was carried out. These patients were followed-up for at least six months. A number of reconstructive procedures were used. The results were evaluated through the shoulder´s functioning test from Los Angeles University, California, USA. This problems was more frequently found in males and most active ages of life, the most frequent underlying cause was traffic accident and associated lesions, that is, osteoarticular lesions. The most affected shoulder´s functions were abduction and external rotation. The mayority of procedures was applied 18 months after the trauma lesion. Shoulder´s functions improved and 11 patients were satisfied with the obtained results.

Keywords : brachial plexus; trauma lesions; treatment.